It's really quite an experience to see that, after having been here for a little short of five years time (as of January 30th, 2016, I will have been on FA for a full five years), I have managed to accumulate 1,000 watchers.

I think I owe it, first and foremost, to the numerous great artists who have drawn so many great works for me over the years, either for commission, for collaboration, or by request. I thought I'd write out a (far from complete) list of some of the artists who I think have done some of the best work and all while being extremely courteous, thorough, and professional:

 azathura, I wanted to give a quick at the top of this list because he's, first and foremost, a genuinely nice and generous person. Moreover, as we seem to share many interests with regards to art and preferences for certain species and physical appearances, we have done a lot of collaborative work that often originated from casual discussions between us regarding certain concepts or characters. Seeing as the majority of the pieces in my gallery from Azathura are not commissioned works, I feel that it is the least I can do to at least mention him and his gallery and how I am sincerely grateful for both his friendship and the shared interests we have in reptiles

- mkvero The majority of the work I have in my gallery from Vero is either from requests or from collaborative projects that we worked in that combined my writing with his artwork. As the entirety of the works I have gotten from him are not commissioned, I think I need to recognize that Vero is someone who, while not a career artist like many of the people I have commissioned, is nonetheless very dedicated to improving his work through constant practise and whose macro/micro works have never ceased to delight me. As with Azathura, the very least I can do is give my genuine thanks and gratitude for all the great stuff you have produced, both for me and for others, and for the wonderful chats we have had and do have. :}

 justmegabenewell

 pig

 dalbie

 nommz

 lustbubbles

 themirth

 amit

 sukebepanda

 gorath

On Another Note...

This is, as mentioned, hardly an exhaustive list but I feel that this is sort of a selection of the proverbial "Greatest Hits" of my gallery, and I think it worthwhile to mention artists because frankly without all the great art I've managed to acquire over the years, I doubt I would have the amount of watchers that I do. To everyone I have commissioned, either listed or unlisted, I thank you for your contribution to my gallery and for your courteous and professional manner. I can say with certainty that I have never met an artist who did not deliver a satisfactory product for my commission and I am glad for everything I have.

I also wanted to give a much more general expression of thanks beyond just commissioned art to everyone I have come to know and interact with as a result of this site. While I enjoy the art I have gotten, I think the company and discussions I have had with others as a result of coming into contact with are even greater than the collection of art that I have amassed. I've met a lot of people who share my interests thanks to the community here, and I also feel as if I have made some very genuine and sincere friends as a result of my involvement here.

That's all I have to say for now, but I am quite happy to be here, and have no intention of departing any time soon.

Best regards,

Orenthes