To match the true meaning of this Thanksgiving season, I've decided to do a journal on what I am thankful for (with my art seen as this is an art related site).

First of all, I would like to thank my parents, who have always supported my art, even when I hated it. They have always been encouraging and understanding with me and my art, and have always said what I needed to hear to continue on. (Even though they never look on here for my latest stuff... they still help me.)

Then, I would like to thank my twin, who goes by the name of Nathien online. He's always been one or two steps ahead of me with art when I as in High School and, although he would (unknowingly) put me down with my art, he also gave me a goal to reach up to. Advise to heed (though sometimes he was a bit too nitpicky, like when a line is less than a 1/32 of an ince off...), and someone to ask questions to. He's my critque man. If I want an opinion, I go see him.

Next I would like to thank Kitsune for all the help she has given me, espesually with satyrs, centaurs and a lot of general art and structure help. Her Satyr drawing Tut really gave me a break through, and without her, three kids wouldn't have been as happy as they where as she helped me with my Centaur drawing and construction work. She's been a huge help to me, and her comic Strawberry Syrup: [link] is great for inspiration and a good read. If I need help, I go see her and browse her gallery. Her stuff is always inspirational to me.

I would also like to thank Andrea Reyes for her support and for being my first commission. She is the first person to actually buy my art. I hope RJ liked it as much as you said he did!

Jupiter Blossem also helped me as well, and has been great company to talk to as well. She's given me great suggestions and even let me draw a few of her characters for her. She also let me draw in her style as well, making a character for her to keep. Enjoy Iken! He's all yours! And your art style was a blast to draw!

:IconTreijim: I also would love to thank Treijim for letting me into his role play world, opening up new possibilities to draw, and a new world for me to explore. I also adore his art, and have already learned how to color digitally better from him explaining a few simple things for me. He's a great inspiration and a great artist. Thanks for letting me into so many things and letting me pester you so much. Can I move in? ^_^

Finally, for DA friends, I would like to thank Ade-kun. He's helping with a world that I can finally consider settling into with my art, and making so many characters and stories for me to draw out as well. With him around, I wont be bored with art for a while, seen as I have so many characters to draw now. Hey, I have a whole world and story to work out now, called Nexus.

I would also like to thank the artist of DNAngel (can't type her/his name right sorry). That artist has been a true inspiration to me and my art. If I'm stuck, I just open up a graphic novel drawn by 'em ('em is short for him, her and them) and start looking. This artist has unknowingly helped me improve my art so much, I really should write up a letter and try to mail it across the sea. Maybe Ade-kun could translate the letter for me into Japaness? Then I could send an English version and a Japaness verion?

I also would like to thank some friends from Gaiaonline as well for their support. Di (), Lily and Shi ( ).

I would also like to mention, if your name wasn't mentioned here, and you helped me with my art, don't feel bad. I am still thankful to you for any help you have given me. I'm sorry that you didn't get mentioned here, but I only have so much time on the internet for the moment (Internet is still down at home). Don't feel bad, okay?

(PS: I don't mind if other people make a thank you journal as well, as it is the intent of the season, right? Have a great Thanksgiving, and remember that Thankgiving isn't just about Turkey. It's only has Turkey because Thankgiving and Turkey have the same first letter! ^_^ (Yes, that was a joke. I know. I should stop with them now, huh?))

Clubs


PSS: If anyone knows how to make a journal skin, if they could leave either a link or something for me as a comment, that would be great. Now even un-subscribed accounts can get skins apparently.