Aloha 'oe.

I.
I have decided that I will no longer continue to update deviantart.
I have been around since 2007, and I have met many wonderful, beautiful people. I have grown with some of the best artists and discovered great things.
I am leaving not just because of the lack of views or numbers that I used to have, though that is a result of the real reason. I know that dA is a community, not simply a place to showcase your work. The reason I am leaving is because I no longer believe that there is anything left for me here. Many of these friends have moved on; some, I moved along with to other sites; others, I have not seen nor spoken to in years. I no longer feel that this is a community in which I truly belong, and this is mostly because I do not have the time to be active here and keep up with my mailbox full of artwork daily.
I still work to improve my skills and create art. I'll never give that up. However, I am currently a university student involved in many organizations and activities; I plan to pursue a master's degree after getting my bachelor's; I have at least two jobs at all times. When I do have spare time, I like to spend it with people I love. When I do go online, I spend most of my time on Facebook to stay connected with friends near and far, or to browse (ahem, reddit...) and learn new things. Partially for this reason I feel more motivated to check my messages and update my page on FB more often than on dA. True, I would most likely feel more "connected" with the community on dA if I spent enough time and effort here. Call it laziness or whatever you will, but right now, dA is simply another website that I feel deserves more attention than I can afford to give. I must concede to this.

II.
That being said, here is where you may find me hereafter:
Facebook: Leia Lily Art
Instagram: LeiaLily
Tumblr: lilyinsoli
Etsy: lillyinart (prints available but not yet listed; please inquire through Facebook or email)
Email: lilyinart@gmail.com
(For those of you I know more personally, and/or those who have been around since testsubjectLILY, feel free to message me so we can add each other on my personal FB.)

III.
Thank you all for everything in these past seven years. I have always read all messages and comments, cherished every reply, and thought of each favorite as a little wave, handshake, or hug. I can honestly say that every interaction I've had here was positive and constructive, and I loved dA for this reason. I hope to see you (and your art!) again somewhere, sometime, soon. Please do not hesitate to stop by and say hello on my other websites at any time. I wish you all the very best in your endeavors.


Until we meet again,
Lily