600.000 Pageviews - Thank you so much!

Journal Entry: Thu Jul 16, 2015, 2:47 PM

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We're hitting the 100s here in Dallas now, so I wanted to showcase some faves that turn on the HEAT! Hope you enjoy....

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Galadriel by EKukanova

Citrine Drop and Copper Pendant by blackcurrantjewelry

The Surfer babe. Tattoo sleeve by Peter Blackhand by Meatshop-Tattoo

Fiery by AlexNIKO

MB2015-430 ... 3D Abstract by Xantipa2

Crystal dragon by Viczan

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Untitled 2 by grazapp

Baby Green Tree Python by Gray-Ghost-Creations

Honey by KL-WireDream

Magma by escume

Journal Entry

Well, last night it happened - my wonderful watchers pushed me over the 600.000 mark! The lovely

got the screencap right on the mark and will be getting the lovely bead bracelet I offered as a prize in my last journal entry.

However, I wanted to also mention

and

, who came sooo close! Sorry guys, really! But I'll be doing this again, promise!

My thanks go out to everyone who's been watching me and supporting me here on DA for the past 10 years. You are awesome and it's been a privilege to have been here for so long and been gifted with both encouragement for my art and with the beautiful and inspired art of others to watch.

Art is Life - Life is Art

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600.000 Pageviews - Thank you so much! by Ellygator

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ArdenEllenNixon Featured By Owner Jul 23, 2015

I'm sorry I missed this milestone, but your beautiful work is definitely deserving of so much love. Congratulations, Elly!

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Ellygator Featured By Owner Jul 24, 2015 Hobbyist General Artist

Thanks so much! I am glad someone from the Czech Republic caught the screenshot and got a pretty bracelet! I always like it if my things travel!

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EssiesJewels Featured By Owner Jul 21, 2015 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

congrats elly!

i still have a pile of your deviations to check out LOL

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Ellygator Featured By Owner Jul 21, 2015 Hobbyist General Artist

Thank you so much. I'm behind on my watchlist, too. So much great art to review!

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EssiesJewels Featured By Owner Aug 17, 2015 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

i know right

and you have been pretty productive too. gosh i have been slack

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grazapp Featured By Owner Jul 20, 2015 Traditional Artist

Thank you for feature

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Ellygator Featured By Owner Jul 21, 2015 Hobbyist General Artist

You are very welcome! I love it.

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Xantipa2 Featured By Owner Jul 19, 2015

Congrats, dear .... thanks for feature

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Ellygator Featured By Owner Jul 21, 2015 Hobbyist General Artist

Thank you, and you are very welcome!

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Xantipa2 Featured By Owner Jul 21, 2015

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Rhian-Skyblade Featured By Owner Jul 17, 2015 Hobbyist General Artist

Congrats! You and your wonderwul creations so deserve this success

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Ellygator Featured By Owner Jul 18, 2015 Hobbyist General Artist

Thanks so much! I've had such a great time here on DA and met some awesome people and artists.

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chainedoombaby Featured By Owner Jul 16, 2015 Artisan Crafter

It's always a pleasure seeing your work. Congrats on the 600.000 mark. Great feature! There is truly beautiful work there.

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Ellygator Featured By Owner Jul 18, 2015 Hobbyist General Artist

Thanks so much! It's been such a great experience here.

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blackcurrantjewelry Featured By Owner Jul 16, 2015

Thank you for featuring my work

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Ellygator Featured By Owner Jul 18, 2015 Hobbyist General Artist

You are very welcome. You have a truly unique style and I love what you do.

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blackcurrantjewelry Featured By Owner Jul 19, 2015

Thank you

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