Happy New Year, everyone~ ^w^
Hope you've all had a merry Christmas, and let's make this year better than the last ^w^

October 28th marked my 10th anniversary on FA, and I want to thank everyone who has supported me over the years.
I will keep making artwork for you for hopefully many more years to come.



I began making my artwork public here on FA, and it all started with this: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/4706097/
Back then I felt like it was a waste of effort that no-one could see my work, so that's how I decided to post my work online.
I remember I narrowed my choice of sites down to two, and while I don't remember what the other site was, I decided to go for for FA.
Was still too anxious to post adult content back then, so I didn't post that until later.
I also wanted to be a fetish artist at first, which is why the first few pics were experimental, but ultimately decided to just draw what I like and I'm comfortable with.

Without your support, I may not have lasted, so thank you very much!



And while I'm not a big time artist, I still want to end this Journal with what I learned.

Primarly make art because you enjoy it. Unless you want to do it for money or have certain goals, just draw whatever you want and ignore if people want to change your art. But also be careful you don't throw away good advice. Don't stagnate your own progress.

Don't throw your audience under the bus. They've made you to what you are. But don't let it get to your head either.
An artist is just nowhere without their audience, no matter how big or small. Always appreciate what you're given. The amount of exposure you get is not indicative to your worth as an artist, and especially not as a person. Never forget who you are.

Don't let the lack of exposure get in the way of your enjoyment. It's a long and slow process to get noticed. There are skilled artists out there who have a small following, and there are popular people out there who don't do any art themselves. In the end it doesn't even matter and it all just comes down to being confident in yourself. Even if you get no views, just keep trying and don't let it discourage you. Again, those counters are no indication of your worth, so don't put too much stock in them. Make art because you like doing it, not for attention.

Art is subjective. There is no good or bad art in itself. It all comes down to taste. Some people will like what you make, others will hate it. Don't let it sway you too much. That said, don't use assets or characters from other artists without their permission, don't make hate art, and unless it's for practice purposes or to educate yourself to see how anatomy works and isn't made public, don't trace. You may get some quick success at first, but it will never work in your favor in the long run, especially if you get more known. You will eventually get exposed and likely ridiculed online.

Finally, just be nice, appreciative and respectful to each other. Outside of things like commissions, no-one owes anyone any art, and no-one owes anyone any exposure. Making art generates support, and support encourages the artist to make more art, which generates more support, which generates more art, etc.. If both the artist and follower show appreciation for what they get from each other and respect each other, this cycle can go on indefinitely.

Thank you for reading, and see you all in the next year~ ^w^