By Joseph Flaherty
DeviantArt, the enormous online artist showcase, is moving into the creative services business with the launch of its new program, DreamUp.
Over the past 13 years, DeviantArt has grown into one of the top 100 websites in the U.S. and has become the go-to portfolio site for DreamWorks directors, Marvel comic book artists, and millions of emerging talents. It has also become a popular spot for Kickstarter project creators to source a logo, photography, or other creative assistance. Despite that, it’s an imperfect marketplace where clients have been known to stiff artists and artists to flake on clients, with no system separating good from bad — until now.
DevianArt’s new service, DreamUp, acts as a complimentary site to give art patrons a place to connect with designers, illustrators, and photographers to work on everything from story boards for a film to custom tattoo designs. With 14 million members and over 155,000 artworks uploaded every day, there’s plenty to choose from.
“We’ve worked hand and hand with the creative community for over a decade,” says DeviantArt/DreamUp founder and CEO Angelo Sotira. “We know how creatives and clients work together and what makes a successful collaboration. DreamUp is our vision for satisfying for both parties. Creatives are protected and clients are served.”
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