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How long have you been on DeviantArt? On August 21st, I will have been a member of DeviantArt for 13 years! What does your username mean? My username is a nod to the Vampire Hunter D series. Dunpeal was taken, so I went with a slantways related name: damphyr. It's pronounced Dam-Fear. Describe yourself in three words. Spunky fandom nerd Are you left or right handed? Right. As a kid, I tried to teach myself to be ambidextrous, because I thought it was so cool that Beast from the X-Men could write with both hands. It didn't work. What was your first deviation? Oh I have no idea! It's long deleted and probably for the better. My two oldest d

When you're young, your teenage years can't come soon enough. Thirteen was fun, but with a whole year as a teenager under your belt, you start to get perspective on what it means to grow up. You're not there yet, but the path ahead is clear and inspiring. At 14, you start taking on responsibilities and testing out maturity, while continuing to reach for the stars and fostering the creativity that's such an integral part of your life. DeviantArt's 14th birthday marks the ushering in of this new chapter. For the past year, we've gained perspective on where our journey should lead us next, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share it with you an

With this online art community, we have a unique opportunity to connect with our kindred. We must avail ourselves of this experience, for, once it's gone, it may never come again.            ****************************************************************** A THOUGHT FOR MY FELLOW CREATIVES - • The greatest thing about becoming a professional artist is having had your arse kicked numerous times by your betters, yet persevering to find your own success, and to carve your own niche. The arse-kicking will be an ongoing ordeal throughout your career, for there will always be someone better. But relish being "schooled" so that it helps to