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I have decided that I will no longer be updating my DeviantART account. 

It was really fun to use when I was growing up, finding myself, and making long lasting friends while pursuing my artwork. But, I am no longer actively creating new things for my business, ChibiWorks. I am still doing local conventions to sell my art, and I am continuously making different items to sell, but I am more likely to share these things on the Facebook page or on Etsy. And even Etsy will probably be going away soon, too. I sell way more on eBay and it costs me less, too. I don't feel the passion for my art like I used to. It's not a bad thing, either. The reason why is I am now a full time Veterinary Technician. I have a full time 8am - 5pm medical career and when I get home, I like to spend my free time with my husband. Crafting was a very big part in helping me grow into the person I am today and it will always be a part of who I am. The person I am today wants to help animals and learn about new ways to keep them healthy. My passion has gone on to veterinary medicine.

Most of the people I am friends with on DA are either younger than me or use DA as a way to socialize through artwork. The younger ones I rarely hear from anymore and the others I have become friends with outside of DA. Needless to say, there really isn't a reason to update here anymore except for my fans/followers. And that's where my other social media websites come into play. 

If you're still following me, or are a new follower, please consider one of my other sites! I'm very thankful for all of you, for helping me grow as an artist... for all the uplifting comments and favorites. I'll never forget the feeling of getting a Daily Deviation because so many of you suggested it to the moderators. Every one of you is amazing..

Thank you so much. It has been a lot of fun.
-Dana Wilson


FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/chibiworks
ETSY: www.chibiworks.com
EBAY: www.ebay.com/sch/chibiworks/m.…


(P.S. - I will not be deleting my account. ChibiWorks is still my property. I still sell my art. It will stay active for legal rights.)
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Soul Searching

3 min read
I have done quite a bit of soul searching this year. I went from being a full time artist to a full time vet assistant and being an artist for a hobby... then I went back to being an artist full time and decided in the end that I enjoy working with animals the most and it gives me so much more joy than art ever could. I still love drawing and running my own business, but it is strictly online now and I only go to local anime conventions and craft shows. I now work at a small veterinary clinic near where I live and I can't imagine working anywhere else. I love it so much. I haven't created anything new for ChibiWorks lately and I don't really plan to as I will be going back to school in the fall full time and I plan to volunteer at my local wildlife rehabilitation center over the summer. I am so busy these days that art really has become my hobby. I enjoy drawing my favorite clients at work and giving them to their owners. I don't have the time to upload them to DA though.

My online shop is going to be closed today through April 17th as I will be in Japan with some friends. I am really excited to go back for my third time and meet up with all of my Japanese friends I have made via LINE, HelloTalk and Facebook. I will probably make a journal about it when I return. 

I hope everyone is doing well and I miss talking to you all and doing art trades. Time has a funny way of changing things, doesn't it?

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I'm really thankful for all of my followers and fans. 

I want to say Thank You by giving you all a 20% off entire purchase coupon code for my Etsy shop. www.chibiworks.com

Coupon code is "THANKS2015" and is valid from 11/26 - 12/01.

Ps. We now ship world wide and accept credit cards and direct pay.

Have a lovely holiday everyone!

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Update time!

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Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well. 

I recently quit my full time job working with animals as it did not make me as happy as working on my art. I won't go into full detail about that, but it was a very hard decision as I love animals and all that they do for us. I now work full time on my artwork for my career. Yay! I am still looking for various conventions throughout the western United States, so if you or your friends go to any, I would love to hear your suggestions! I am currently looking for 2015 and 2016.

Some of you might have noticed I got premium membership again. I plan to revamp my page in the next week or so, so I hope you'll enjoy the new look.

We bought a house back in December 2013 and it has been lots of fun making this house feel like home. I currently have a room dedicated to My Little Pony only. I have always wanted to showcase my ponies. It is also my craft room where I make all of my goodies. It's so much fun to create in a room full of inspiration. Here's just a glimpse into my room:
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My husband and I went to Japan June 2014 for our 5 year wedding anniversary. We had so much fun! Here we are with Marie from Aristocats at Tokyo Disney Sea:
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It has been an adventure this last year, but I am excited to get back to work on my art and get back in touch with all of my art friends again. What is new with all of you? What have you been up to? I'm so curious!

As for my shop, I will be adding new items to it in the next couple of days as well as opening a Storenvy and making some of my items available on eBay. 

My facebook page is currently running a contest for my little brooches! You should head over there and participate! facebook.com/chibiworks

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Wow! We gained 500 new likes/followers really fast! As promised, I am hosting a new contest to celebrate. This time, it's for my pins/accessories! Please head over to my facebook page www.facebook.com/chibiworks for more information! I hope you can participate! I'm really excited for this one!! :heart:
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