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For the honorable mentions, you may have a difficult time finding them, as their usernames are not compatible with the @ tag link. You may be able to fnd them by typing the first part of their username in the search bar, though Lady Ama is pretty far down the list of users with "Lady" in their names.

@loidforger
Binibean is realatively new, and still quite active here. Don't worry, there's still more to come. This isn't about ranking, but rather to bring to light artists you may not have known about. The ones who inspired me throughout the last decade. I'll be sure to include binibean in another category coming later down the line. : )

@Lady-alma, her tutorials were so helpful to me, they helped alot when i was more new here, and @technobits...was just insanely talented, why is everybody that hasn't posted in years so talented? lol

I would say ranking art is good, it pushes you to be better.
People who worked hard for years deserve more recognition than someone who doesn't try very much.

Nice list! You forgot to add me tho.......

Jk ofc

FR FUU-MIN IS SO GOOD!!
but UU forgot someone!!
@The_Adjudicator you cant forget urself!! :D

@fawnlimbs is someone I found when I began Colors! 3D on my 2DS.

I just followed all of them :)

This is a really cool tribute! If I was active more I'd fight for a spot here, but I mostly lurk now LOL

This is absolutely factual!!!

(you also misspelled acchan in the drawing lmao)

Nice! I remember back when some of these accounts were still posting. A couple of my favs @wildblaze @Tatzino

One more! @JoshHook because of him I started drawing landscapes and better backgrounds

i love fuu-mins art!!!

Puzzled draws amazing art mostly of pokemon

@MarleesClone
I could be wrong about this, but I think it might be because ColorsLive used to be quite obscure, and typically only found by aspiring artists trying to find a platform to stand on. Since launching on Switch, it's become more public and accessable than ever. Having a free demo mean anyone can download and start an account here.

But I digress. There's still a lot of new talent coming in. I'm sure we'll find them in due time.

@Wind_Waker
I agree. You're quite talented too : ) I may need to put you in a category all your own though. Maybe in a future post to this series.. (Pixel artists) perhaps?

@Eliza-Peanut
I appreciate the flattery : ) But I'm trying to direct the spot-light to places unlit in years.

@SH4RKM4N
@TheDeputySheriff
Indeed. : ) Thanks for sharing these artists.
Can't say I've seen fawnlimbs before. It's always good to see another talented artist
I remember wildblaze, Tatzino and JoshHook. :D I have plans to include them in a later post.

@/Kay the pikachu
@Puzzled is one of my favorite artists still around :) I'll be sure to include Puzzled in another post later

@The_Adjudicator Thank you! But really, there are many others who deserve the spotlight more than me, I'm still a novice.

thank you and sorry if my name being untaggable gave you any problems

Wow what is it? Artist of the weeks 2014 version? :))
Thanks anyway.

This is such a neat idea! I can definitely vouch for CritCorsac; phenomenal artist! Absolutely love their art!!! I would like to call out @FadingGlory and @ShadowPikaboo. @LadyWinter too if you're a fan of dragons! ^u^

@Kay the pikachu: You really didn't need to say that but also really glad to hear you like my art! >u<

I also really want to hide in a hole now...

I havent been on here since 2020ish until now. But i saw this and couldnt ignore it lol

This is from my era of artists. Its so strange seeing ppl call us legacy artists but im happy so many ppl were inspired to continue that legacy.
Theres honestly too many artists from that era that 100% deserve the honors but their account has been deleted or been inactive for ages now. Especially from the #swa / #segi craze from way back when. I think the only thing thats changed on colors is theres... no rp groups like there was back then that drove a cycle of inspiration and art. But seeing art from the next up and coming artists is gratifying. Look to those who walk before to lead the ones who walk after. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@razrdraws
Ha ha! XD You're right. I've been staring at this for hours trying to make sure it was as accurate as possible, and somehow didn't even notice that typo in the paintin itself. Nothing I can do about it now. Thanks for pointing that out. That was funny.

@Acchan
More or less. I wanted to share my favorite artists with as many of the new-comers here as I can, and I figured this might be the best way I can.

@Puzzled
I've already included all those artists, and many more, in the next one I'm currently working on tittled "Colors Legacy: Of Legend and Fantasy". I'm so glad you thought of them as well. :D

Happens to the best pf us, my friend

@Puzzled Awww! Thank you so much for including me! That means so much! TuT Colors was my start in not only the digital art but also being part of a community, I still call this place my hoke even though I don't post as often as I should. I still love colors and the amazing people I met on here and who are still keeping spirit going <3
I'm really honored to be thought as a colors Legacy x'3

@ShadowPikaboo: Of course, np! And besides, at least for me, you really are a Colors Legacy. Your art made a lasting impact on me since I first joined Colors years ago. I still remember how enamored I was at your skills as an artist and how amazing your imagination must be to come up with those amazing designs and creatures! Wait, I still feel that way about your art. XP Anyway, you're one of the reasons why I stayed here in Colors this long, and an inspiration to keep on improving my art. So thank you as well! ^u^

Also, I really relate to your views of the community here. I love the people I got to meet here in Colors. Some I knew for a while, some that have since left, and some that are new. But all amazing people that I'm glad I had the chance to know them! <3

These artists have GREAT drawings I wish I was as good as them.

@Grateful_Funny_Cat
It begins with a desire to be better, and hinges on inspiration. Keep practicing, and you'll surpass your own expectations some day. : )

Every word you spoke should be a famous quote :0.