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This is the first Daily Deviation report that I have composed, so I apologise in advance if it is a little rough around the edges. Nonetheless, what follows is a comprehensive feature of the Daily Deviations that I featured during the month of December 2012. All of these images caught my eye in some way; whether it be through technical perfection, compositional intrigue, or the concept within. I am proud to present these works, and I applaud the relevant artists for their dedication and inspiration.

December 1st in Abstract
Lichtkultur by ~Miiiia

December 2nd in Abstract
Ghost. by =RJW-Photo
:bigthumb339552251:

December 3rd in Surreal
Fossil lights by ~Azaleos

December 4th in Abstract
wave by ~VesnaSvesna

December 5th in Abstract
february.stars by ~poorchiggies

December 6th in Abstract
Do You Remember When by *jonniedee

December 7th in Abstract
Strange Legs in the box by ~Vis-Felavis

December 8th in Surreal
funebris.22 by ~tesener
:bigthumb282523926:

December 9th in Abstract
Chicago Print by ~Duffy01

December 10th in Abstract
Witness by ~ra1nb0w13

December 11th in Abstract
Perfect Match by *Einsilbig

December 12th in Surreal
Birth 3 by ~LisaMeyer

December 13th in Conceptual
dreams old men dream... by ~thesadstork

December 14th in Surreal
BrokenHomes_95 by *FredericPayen
:bigthumb341453238:

December 15th in Surreal
'if I should...' by ~veronica-p

December 16th in Abstract
Squares by ~Megalithicmatt

December 17th in Surreal
Untitled by *JakezDaniel

December 18th in Abstract
Be Light by *solefield

December 19th in Conceptual
No More Pirates by ~mheuf

December 20th in Surreal
195 by *Sea-Of-lLights

December 21st in Abstract
shadowplay no2134 by ~aerendial

December 22nd in Surreal
Dreaming of an escape by *KingaagniK
:bigthumb314812597:

December 23rd in Surreal
approaching by ~grybotronas

December 24th in Conceptual
Direction by ~Monster0id

December 25th in Surreal
untitled. by ~EternalFallacy

December 26th in Abstract
Subterranean Abstract Plant by =Niophe
:bigthumb310331382:

December 27th in Surreal
Ecume by ~benjoin

December 28th in Surreal
In the falling quiet by *YourForgiveness

December 29th in Conceptual
Funeral Party II by *blueviolette

December 30th in Abstract
JGB by *GlueckAufPhoto
:bigthumb143280957:

December 31st in Abstract
Through the Fog by `limnides

This month, the following artists helped me greatly with my Daily Deviation features by sending suggestions to me via note for works, or artists, that they'd like to see featured. While in some cases I chose another work from the artist, their input was nonetheless invaluable as these works would not have come to my attention otherwise.

lameboat
insolitus85
xthumbtakx
isthisthingstillon
Enigma-Dreamer
DpressedSoul
limnides
Filterkaffee
KizukiTamura
halcyonshores

For those of you who suggested work that I did not, or have yet to, feature, thanks are also due. I appreciate each and every suggestion that I receive, and while they may not always end up with a Daily Deviation feature, it does expose me to new artworks to critique, appreciate, and feature elsewhere. Most of the content of my Friday Feature articles come from suggestions by other artists, for example! So, please, don't be discouraged if you don't get a reply or don't see your suggestions featured: feel free to send more in future.

Thank-you for your time, and all the best for the new year.

arctoa

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