hey its been years since we shared a fandom space, but I got to reminiscing about old art and felt like I should send you a little note of gratitude! even 7-ish years later I can say The Inexact Sciences is probably one of my favorite fics of all time, transcending my attachment to the media it was based on. It inspired me in so many ways, both creatively and in terms of style and my attitude toward posting my work online. Your support and outpouring of love for the fanart I made for it still gets me a bit emotional when I read back on it. to have someone who would notice and pick out the little details in my art meant so much to me and I truly believe its had a huge impact on my art style even today. I'm so glad I got to not only read your fic, but get to interact with you through it, and improve in both my art and story telling because of it. I owe you a lot in that regard! I hope you keep creating and writing and being great, I'm positive I'm not the only one whose been so affected by your work and I hope you know the impact you have on people is powerful <3 thank you writ , have a good one forever n always !!!
Aaaah, Shark! You are literally the sweetiest pie!! I CANNOT thank you enough.
I vividly remember when I saw your first art for Inexact. It was the first time anyone had ever made fanart based on my work, and I was just staring at it in disbelief for a few minutes. I was so flattered; and it was GOOD! You were so skilled and detailed, and I loved the colors and your designs for the characters. It made me so giddy, and still does.
I’ve actually been meaning to tell you for a long time: People have given me gifts with your art. My mom used your art of the junkyard scene to make me a phone case, and a friend of mine framed the coffee shop scene piece and gave it to me. I hope that was okay. They heard me sing your praises and agreed your art was framable, giftable, and worthy of seeing every day as a reminder that my piece inspires people. If that isn’t a sign that you could literally sell your art, I don’t know what is.
What you’ve done for my confidence as a writer has spurred me on to write more things that inspire people. When I wrote Life’s a Drag, people told me that I inspired them to do drag, or to embrace/take pride in their gender identity. I had people tell me Inexact give them the courage to post THEIR writing online. A lot of that impact was in large part to the affirmation I got from the Welcome to Hell community, and a lot of THAT was from you. I still get so giddy and emotional when I think about the pieces you made and all the little posts on your blog freaking out about the newest chapter. I always knew words were powerful, but I never really grasped how MUCH until you shared your talent and love for my work with me. Thank you.
Hearing that my keysmashing about how much I loved your art impacted your art style and storytelling is just mind boggling to me. To know that I had a similar impact on you that you did on me is a gift, seriously. You are so talented. I’ve seen a few of your pieces over the years, and your style is still so recognizable and clean. I hope you continue creating, sharing your gifts with people, and never let go of the things that make you happy, because they make those around you happy. Don’t be a stranger, honey. Maybe we can even work together in the future on like a comic or something!
Much love, friend ❤️💜
