Well, well. Well. Here we are.
I reached 500 watches the other day. I wasn't expecting that. Like, ever.
No, seriously. From the moment I joined this site I never thought I would get this far. I never thought there would be other artists online who consider me a talented, a friend, or even worth a glance over.
Yet here I am. People consider me worthy enough for them to make the effort of clicking a button on the top right corner of my page, so that they can be alerted every time I submit something new. The thought of that alone means the world to me.
Furthermore, I don't think I would be where I am without dA-- improvement wise, anyway.
Ever since I first joined, and someone told me my art wasn't up to standards, I was determined to prove them wrong. I tried out new mediums, I practiced day after day, and even started asking my friends for critiques and advice. Art became more fun for me, and I continued to improve over the years. Along the way, I have met so many great people that I have come to call my "Brogade", as well as gained other supporters who mean a lot to me. My journey here has been a long one, but oh was it worth it, and it was only made better by the people who have followed me along the way.
I've still got a long way to go, but I'm looking forward to it.
Lord, I'm writing this on the spot, so I'm sorry for my lack of eloquence. I just don't know what to say.
I'm too nervous (o/)(\o)
Honestly, I would thank every last one of you, but ooooohhhh, that would take forever, so here's the next best thing.
I was originally going to give my 500th watcher a free drawing, but that doesn't seem fair to me. But a raffle? Yes!
-RAFFLE RULES, AND HOW TO ENTER-
Whether you are just watching me now, or have been since day one, you may enter. This is my way of thanking you for your support.
To enter the raffle, post a comment with whatever you want to say, and a number. What number? Well, if you post the first, comment "1". If you post the second, comment "2". Third comments "3", fourth comments "4", etc.
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I would make a drawing for all of you, but I just don't have the time for that. For now, I hope my thanks will do.
Thank you for four great years, and hopefully more to come.
Special shout out to my Brogade, my supporters, and everyone who has ever faved, commented, made art for me, or pressed the "+watch" button; all your support means the world.
Thank you, thank you, a hundred times THANK YOU!