How do I make myself a DeviantArt avatar? More so, how can I make it move?

I know how to set it up in my account, but I want to make my own 50×50 avatar, without having to mooch off of other people… Please tell me how to upload and save such a pic, and thanks!

Alright, after you have made your avatar, check to make sure it is 50×50, and save it under a name you will recognize. Go to "Edit Profile and Settings" on your homepage, click browse, and set your avatar.

You want a moving avatar, though. You can use the program Adobe Flash, here is a list: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=AvzT7AFqGJ5xRwylk2Lndq6LxQt.;_ylv=3?link=answer&qid=20080703214524AAu4RoD

Unfortunately, Flash is very expensive. However, here is a free program that you can probably trick into working. http://www.franksicons.com/

You can upload a 50×50 picture and then have animated words, or use one of the animated avatars and customize it yourself. If you make an account you can save it.

Also, check out tutorials on deviantart.com. I have no experience with animation, but many talented deviants put up resources to help other artists learn how to do new things.

http://withering-lily.deviantart.com/ check out my art please?