Hi everyone! I'd like to let you know a little bit more about myself and why I joined FA.

I am most commonly known as ArtByKarenEHaley over on the youtubes, but I would prefer to be called Ayli while I'm here.

Ayli is my "fursona", a Dovekie-Siamese cat Gryphon. I'd describe her as a general goofball that likes practical jokes and making friends.
Her full name is Aylidia (pronounced Ay-lee-dee-uh).
She is the main character of a storybook I am working on.
A Dovekie, by the way, is a very small species of puffin that looks similar to a tiny penguin. They are so durnded adorable.

As for myself, I aspire to become a storybook illustrator. I mainly work with Copic markers in a storybook sort of style. I do have experience with illustrating books and do take commissions for single pieces as well.
My main gallery is on my DeviantART, http://karookachoo.deviantart.com/ where you can see all of my work.

As for why I joined... I guess what draws me in the most is the beautifully crafted costumes, and seeing the joy they bring to people that encounter them.
I would love love LOVE to give fursuiting a try. Of course, being an artist, I love the artwork as well. If you know of any artists that you think I'd like to see, please let me know.
(I like fun, innocent stuff, stuff with mystical fantasy themes, and I ABSOLUTELY DON'T like sexual or violent stuff. I'm just not in to sex and/or violence and its not why I'm here.)

There are many very talented folk here on FA! I feel so optimistic about becoming a part of this community and I hope you guys will be welcoming.