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Astronomy has been a member since June 2012. She has a community reputation of 672.

We asked Astronomy ten questions, this is how she responded…

What does your Art Haven username mean and why did you choose it? My username on Art Haven is identical to the one I have on IMVU. I started my journey selling digital art on IMVU’s art forums a decade ago so it just felt fitting to keep my username for off-site works as well. Anything celestial has always appealed to me and that’s where the username came from in the first place. .

How do you think that friends would describe you in three words? Introverted, funny and hungry.

Is there anyone who makes your Art Haven experience more enjoyable? My customers – not just enjoyable but possible in the first place. I’ve been making art for far longer than I thought I would and I still haven’t grown tired of it. It’s so motivating to see people reacting positively to my art and I’m so happy I have customers who have been around for years and who I consider friends by now.

If you were to win $10 million, what would you buy? A new house for my mom to enjoy her retirement years in! I’d probably also help my sister buy her own place and save the rest for when I really need it for something. Oh and lots of Christmas presents for everyone I love.

What is your favourite thing about Art Haven? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CHRISTMAS SECRET SANTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ho ho ho it’s almost that time of the year again and I am SO ready.

What is your biggest pet peeve? Having to wait after people. I’m a punctual person and often even early so people arriving late to meetings we arranged to start at a specific time irks me to no end. It’s even worse when they don’t let me know they’ll be late so I just have to sit there and wonder where they are.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? Funny sad – I tripped over a chestnut. Luckily I didn’t fall (this time). I’m prone to tripping in general so I usually watch where I step but that one caught me off guard and I still think about this days later. :/

What is your favourite quote?

I have a few but I’ll go with one that fits my AH username best.

“I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” ― Sarah Williams, The Old Astronomer to His Pupil

If a genie were to grant you one wish, what would you wish for? I’d like to see my boyfriend. He’s on the other side of the world and the pandemic has kept us apart since March but if all goes well, genie or no genie, he will be here by Christmas.

What inspires you as an artist?   Other artists. I started from zero and have developed my own style by seeing beautiful art and picking up bits and pieces from here and there by trying to imitate what I see (like the way someone else paints hair) all while using programs and brushes I own. The end result is never identical, but that’s not my goal – by doing this, I’ve come up with my own way of working and thus a consistent style and, more importantly, a very efficient workflow. I’m a lot faster than I was in the past because of all the practice I’ve gotten thanks to learning things this way.

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Katoxpinyin has been a member since November 2012. She has a community reputation of 462.

We asked Katoxpinyin ten questions, this is how she responded…

What does your Art Haven username mean and why did you choose it? When I was young, translating your name in Japanese was a thing and Kato is short for Katomika. Pinyin is related to my birthday in Chinese (I think?). This is like when someone gets a random Chinese tattoo without knowing what it means.. only it's a name.

How do you think that friends would describe you in three words? Crazy, impulsive and reliable. I think the nicest thing a friend said to me was that I became reliable in the last years. As for the crazy part.. I did manage to explain once how pigeons are horses.. or was it cows?

Is there anyone who makes your Art Haven experience more enjoyable? So far everyone I’ve interacted with on this platform was really nice so I don't think it's one person in particular! (maybe that's cause I have no friends tho--)  

If you were to win $10 million, what would you buy? The biggest screen tablet from Wacom. An apartment on a high floor, a beach house.. Balmain and Paolo Sebastian dresses... Oh and let's not forget hundreds of markers (if they would fit in the budget.. Posca and Copics are so expensive unu)

What is your favourite thing about Art Haven? On Art Haven it is a lot easier to get exposer for your art and your commissions than on any other website that I know of.

What is your biggest pet peeve? People that ghost away when they find out I have a SO.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? My SO and I have all kind of talks that end in absurd conclusions, the latest one is way too NSFW tho. That being said, ever since we talked about what could be worse (sometime last year) any attempt of complaining about a headache will get the "Some people are dead" reply.

What is your favourite quote?

“.. She smiled with all the delight of a kid on Christmas morning and said, ‘Y'all smoke to enjoy it. I smoke to die.’” ― John Green, Looking for Alaska 

(the book was better than the movie - but since we here.. I'm going to rewatch it)

If a genie were to grant you one wish, what would you wish for? I think I'll need a small part of that $10 million to get a lawyer to draft the wish itself.. but it would be among the lines of "an amazing and rich art career."

What inspires you as an artist?   Dreams and wishes. I used to be a big daydreamer and most of my personal characters had their stories made back then.

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Jinvix has been a member since November 2017. She has a community reputation of 948.

We asked Jinvix ten questions, this is how she responded…

What does your Art Haven username mean and why did you choose it? Jinvix is my alter ego identity. Jin - being gender neutral and to mean a magical essence like a Genie, spirit, or Demon; My more serious side. Vix - is for my fox like playful side... a Vixen.

How do you think that friends would describe you in three words? Silly, Loyal, Hard working.

Is there anyone who makes your Art Haven experience more enjoyable? That would be all the artists on this site. Everyday I scroll and see new beautiful pieces of art to admire, and it helps be drive to be better in my own art.  

If you were to win $10 million, what would you buy? I would buy a house for my little family. I've always dreamed of having a big beautiful house to live in and to be able to provide the best environment for my daughter.

What is your favourite thing about Art Haven? How it gives artists the opportunity to put their work out their and share with others, and even work to help one another achieve more.

What is your biggest pet peeve? Loud eating. I'm very sound sensitive and when I'm overloaded hearing people chew or eat feels like nails on a chalk board.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? I work for a resort as a graphic designer and marketing coordinator... I was sitting at my desk working on a big boob goth premade and one of the higher ups happen to walk up to my desk and go "oooooh what you working on ther..... oooo. that's... that's interesting." and then they turned and walked away with out another word. I was so embarrassed but I laughed about it later.  

What is your favourite quote?

"Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone."

If a genie were to grant you one wish, what would you wish for? Unlimited money, because i want to be able to give my family everything they want and need.

What inspires you as an artist?   Other artists. When I see work I feel is better then mine or is inspiring... it fuels me to work harder at my own work.

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Ghoulins has been a member since August 2018. She has a community reputation of 16.

We asked Ghoulins ten questions, this is how she responded…

What does your Art Haven username mean and why did you choose it? My username doesn´t really have a meaning. I just kind of thought it sounded cool. And it fit my art style somehow.

How do you think that friends would describe you in three words? That's a hard question! I thinks they would describe me as unusual, funny, and energetic. I'm kind of an odd person to be around and get to know, but my friends put up with me still haha!

Is there anyone who makes your Art Haven experience more enjoyable? Everyone who commissions me and show me love when I post new drawings! It really means a lot to me. <3

If you were to win $10 million, what would you buy? I would buy a big ass house, get 20 more cats, and just live in my cat mansion safe from people...

What is your favourite thing about Art Haven? Probably that it’s such a lovely and close community of artists and buyers. I like the atmosphere we´ve created here. So many friendly and supportive people.

What is your biggest pet peeve? My biggest pet peeve is probably people who think they are better than other people. It really irks me.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? Probably my boyfriend tripping and faceplanting to the ground (I promise he didn’t hurt himself, not that much at least :S)

What is your favourite quote?

I don´t have one. Quotes doesn´t really inspire or motivate me that much.

If a genie were to grant you one wish, what would you wish for? Money, which is a very common wish. But I feel like that could really help us out atm, with me just recently being unemployed and all.

What inspires you as an artist?   Following other artist I look up to and engaging in the art community in general I think. I watch a lot of speedpaint videos on YouTube too, and read peoples OC stories. That really inspires me!

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food has been a member since December 2017. She has a community reputation of 643.

We asked food ten questions, this is how she responded…

What does your Art Haven username mean and why did you choose it? Well, I just like to eat frankly LOL. But to the humorously contrary part to my username, I'm not a big food person! While my appetite in quarantine says otherwise, I prefer to eat very little and things that have little to no flavour. Bread, however, will always be my downfall.

How do you think that friends would describe you in three words? I like to hope they would say: Mom-friend, supportive, loyal. But it'd probably be more “Chaotic positive vibe.”

Is there anyone who makes your Art Haven experience more enjoyable? Ah, yes, could I possibly have my choice of an anime man to feed me grapes as I scroll through this glorious website? Other than that, I quite enjoy my stay here.

If you were to win $10 million, what would you buy? If I'm ever to become rich, my plan is to completely lavish my mama past the point of her being annoyed with me. First stop is a nice house with lots of land! Next, all the animals in the world will be ours!

What is your favourite thing about Art Haven? I sincerely just adore the absolute idea of it, and how it broadcasts and welcomes all artists. It's a site of creativity, owned & founded by creative people, for creative people and cuts nobody out.

What is your biggest pet peeve? The fact that all logical thought leaves me as soon as a question is asked & I completely forget absolutely everything about myself.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? In the great world of my work place where we all have a good time but we're extremely out of pocket & inappropriate with out humour, we recently had a customer complain about a very late delivery time and she had called 3 times trying to contact our boss/owner, who had already said she would call back when she could. Since we were busy that day, our boss could not get back right away & helped the rest of our team with the heavy work flow. Our manager & us all kept joking that she would send the customer feet pictures "by accident" and say this was the price you pay for having to get in contact through her personal phone number. We made a huge joke that she (our manger) would act completely innocent and be like, "My gosh, I'm so sorry! Those weren't meant for you... Unless you want to use them of course, that will be $20." Anyways, this joke was completely drawn out and probably not funny to the general mass of people who don't get our humour but --- ((OF COURSE WE WERE JOKING, NO FEET PICS WERE SENT!! MY GOSH WE ARE ACTUALLY PROFESSIONALS)

What is your favourite quote?

"Desperation is a great time for invention!"

If a genie were to grant you one wish, what would you wish for? I would wish for eternal youth at the age I am now, until I fully desire not to have it any longer so I'd die after. (always be stern and thorough with a genie people, they be mischievous.

What inspires you as an artist?   I want to draw attractive boys & girls! My accomplishments and growth are what motivates me to continue until I'm sincerely comfortable/proud with my art.

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Nour has been a member since June 2019. She has a community reputation of 178.

We asked Nour ten questions, this is how she responded…

What does your Art Haven username mean and why did you choose it? I originally wanted my username to be artbynour on Instagram but that was taken, so I replaced ‘a’ with _ and now I’ve just kind of stuck with it on my social media. This was what I was known as for a while, but recently I’ve changed it to just Nour (my name) on Art Haven to keep things simple.

How do you think that friends would describe you in three words? Hmm reserved, stubborn, and maybe a bit too sensitive sometimes?

Is there anyone who makes your Art Haven experience more enjoyable? The people who have supported me with my shop, even just by complimenting.

If you were to win $10 million, what would you buy? Probably loads of gaming stuff, latest technology, a house, travel the world, donate to those who are less fortunate and will maybe invest the rest in stocks.

What is your favourite thing about Art Haven? Being able to share my art and passion.

What is your biggest pet peeve? Close minded people.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? Ummmmm, I barely go out and my memory is not the greatest lol.

What is your favourite quote?

“Just keep swimming.” - Dory.

If a genie were to grant you one wish, what would you wish for? World peace.. Impossible, I know.

What inspires you as an artist?   My best friend Latvinia and other talented artists have always inspired me to never stop trying. Pinterest has also helped a lot with ideas. Looking back at my old drawings and noticing how much I’ve improved. 

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Rorichi has been a member since May 2020. She has a community reputation of 100.

We asked Rorichi ten questions, this is how she responded…

What does your Art Haven username mean and why did you choose it? Oh I wish there was a special meaning behind it, buuuut no, it doesn't really mean anything. xD I came up with this username back in 2017 on Tumblr when I just started drawing~

How do you think that friends would describe you in three words? I think they would use words such as 'cute,' 'glitters,' and 'smoke' maybe. But the most common reply was crazy, gorgeous, and b*tchy huh.

Is there anyone who makes your Art Haven experience more enjoyable? Yes! All my customers! You are the best. <333

If you were to win $10 million, what would you buy? That'd be a veeeery long list. Surgeries (not plastic ones tho.. but a nose job would be great too), makeup, clothes would be on the top~ Oh! I would also open an antique store with a friend! It's been our dream since forever~!

What is your favourite thing about Art Haven? The community without a doubt! Everyone is so nice and talented~!  

What is your biggest pet peeve? Ugh it drives me nuts when people give their unwanted advice no one asked for!

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? So I live in an apartment building with lots of apartments and usually the first thing I do in the morning is drinking coffee on my balcony. Several days ago I was sitting there as usual enjoying the view and listening to my neighbors below quarrelling, when I felt something fluffy rub against my leg. I thought it was my dog at first because she always acts like a cat yeah. But then I looked down and it actually was a cat. So apparently it turned out to be the neighbor two floors above's cat who snuck away at night somehow got inside my balcony. The funniest thing is that I spent around two hours trying to find the cat's owner while the cat was just playing with my dog. Sorry it's not that funny, but all my funny stories aren't for the internet to know lol.

What is your favourite quote?

“Non est ad astra mollis e terris via." / "There is no easy way from the earth to the stars.”

Heard it last year in Latin class at university, and it's kind of stuck in my head now. xD

If a genie were to grant you one wish, what would you wish for? Health for myself and those who are dear to me. Or endless amount of money. I dunno~

What inspires you as an artist?   Hmmm lots of things really. But mostly aesthetic photos, architecture and OCs~

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iKAN has been a member since August 2017. She has a community reputation of 1,264.

We asked iKAN ten questions, this is how she responded…

What does your Art Haven username mean and why did you choose it? My username came from my BattleTag "penjualikan,” or if you were to write it out properly in Malay: "penjual ikan.” Penjual Ikan means fishmonger, while Ikan literally meant fish. I just really love fish.

How do you think that friends would describe you in three words? This is embarrassing LMAO I couldn't think of it on my own, so I asked my friends directly. They answered with something that made me want to hide my own face, AAAA WHY ARE THEY LIKE THIS? These are their answers by the way:

- My Guiding Light

- Cute Friend Artist

- Badass Mofo Friend

Is there anyone who makes your Art Haven experience more enjoyable? Kirin, Kayzin, Nazzarella and Astrrisk ♥ Lurking in their shops and reacting to their works is my favourite passing time!

If you were to win $10 million, what would you buy? Medical check-up for my pets for their whole life, a house, a motorcycle to live out my Kamen rider fantasy, a graphic tablet with display, a passport, a plane ticket for a special someone, a visit to the Philippines to meet my friends, and I really want to commission my friends more to support them. There are lots that I wanted to get, and if I were to list out everything, it would be endless. That aside, something that I really want to buy for a while would be... That thread pin for a month...

What is your favourite thing about Art Haven? I'm a boss babeeeeeeee okno. In a serious note, being able to become my own boss is a blessing. I also have a bias with forum styled community, so there's that. Personally for me, it's just easier to use.  

What is your biggest pet peeve? Running out of things when I needed it! Also... When I can't find a particular thing when I need it but found it when I don't.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? Playing fetch with my kitten. How can a kitten act like this? He's so cute.

What is your favourite quote?

" Live and learn. “

If a genie were to grant you one wish, what would you wish for? I would wish for an unlimited wish. I'm sorry genie, you'll be seeing me for a while.

What inspires you as an artist?   I have visions in my head, worlds for my original characters that I wanted to build. Just seeing my children (OCs) comes to life makes me feel satisfied.

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