I like pandas.

I know it’s a bit late, but I wanted to wish a super happy birthday to one of my favorite people, @finalskies.

Thanks for being such a beacon of positivity and source of needed encouragement, Heir. Here’s looking forward to many more years of fun, art, and memories. <3

Happy Birthday, @finalskies!

Shoutouts to heir-of-rick, the OG, the dude whose art inspired and encouraged me. His was some of the first horse art I ever encountered, way back when I first checked out /r/mylittlepony. There’s no better artist to greet newbies to the fandom, and I’ll always be grateful for his kind and generous attitude.

Thanks for being awesome, dude. I know sometimes you doubt yourself, but never forget all those whose lives you’ve touched and will continue to. Never give up!

I got home a bit late, but I couldn’t go to bed before I wished @finalskies the happiest of birthdays.

Way back in the olden days (I joined the fandom towards the end of season 2), I took refuge in /r/mylittlepony. I hadn’t drawn anything in years, but heir-of-rick’s art was some of the first inspiration I had to get back into it (the rest being Berrytube). I wanted to draw cute, funny ponies just like he did. He’s given so much helpful advice, inspiration, and encouragement to budding artists over the years, I’m sure he’s indirectly responsible for more fandom art than any single other person. I consider him my first pony art senpai, though I don’t think I’ve ever spoken to him directly. Still, I respect the hell out of him, ludicrously big ears and all.

Thanks for being so awesome!