Happy New Year... and an announcement

[grippedchimp]

Well, 2006 was eventful... for me anyway...

As you know, I've not been posting art for about 5-6 months now, and that's down to several reasons. I've got a part-time job, making my band as good as possible, and most of all, I have been spending a lot of time with friends, so my social life is constant and regular now. Spending time in front of the computer for hours on end, doing art, web pages, and just browsing the net, is something I no longer do now. I even had a girlfriend around that time period, though that ended rather acrimoniously after 5 weeks. With all these reasons still around and likely to carry on through this year and beyond, I am now considering myself semi-retired from the community in terms of being an artist. Which is OK really, 'cos I think many people here have forgotten who I am. Still, I'll post the occasional pic, and the website will still remain.

It's not all bad news. I've got a new pic to show you lot. It features 5 tickle artists I know: Panda Jenn (Deviant Art), Velly (TMF), Nessonite (TT), Ta-Shi (Deviant Art), and Khali. Bear in mind these were the artists I knew when I started drawing this. Enjoy it, because this'll probably be the only picture you'll see from me in a while...

Poisonous Monkey

 

[TicklishGrl4Lfe]

Wow....I remember I used to enjoy your art before I joined....glad things are looking up for you, even though I don't know you! Rock on!

Angel

 

[Snail Shell]

The retirement of a legend. You shall be missed!

Snail Shell

 

[milagros317]

Great drawing, thanks for posting it.
Your frequent contributions will be missed.

 

[The_New_One]

That's a really really really sad day for the tickle community. I follow your development since 2001 now, I've been a long time member of your club and group and a regular visitor of your website - there are so many great artists around here drawing great stuff, but they do nothing for me because they miss a certain style; YOU have a distinctive style for all these years now and though your drawing skills have improved tremendously, you never lost this style.
Well, my english is bad as ever, but thanks chimp for all these great drawings and I hope you will return now and then and drop a little drawings for your fans here - and I don't think, there are only a few. Thanks again and I wish you the best for you future!

TNO

 

[Redscript]

You are one of the greatest artists.
You won't be forgotten.

 

[TickleChgo]

Chimp - I doubt very much that you have been forgotten. I have enjoyed your artwork for these years, and thank you for it. You will be missed. Cheers.

 

[Tidas]

A legend ends, as legends must, but Monkey, you will always be remembered fondly and your artwork will always be top-notch. Enjoy your real-life, mate, you earned it, but don't forget all the friends you have here too.

 

[F.L. Atlanta 10]

you will always be remembered my friend.

 

[Falcon Tk]

You are one of the greatest artists.

Thanks Chimp by the MARVELOUS art and good luck to you in your life.

Good luck in your life...Good luck in your day...Greetings.

My link and your link in MSN group is:


http://groups.msn.com/FalconTkAnimeticklingplace

 

[huskys]

Wow....I remember I used to enjoy your art before I joined....glad things are looking up for you, even though I don't know you! Rock on!

Angel

Was the same with me. Your artwork was one of the major reasons for me de-lurking.
Good luck in the future!!!

 

[Abaddon]

Dude, been a fan for a few years now, your artwork is awesome and you're far from forgotten. Good luck with your band and any other future endeavours.

 

[Khali]

Just reiterating, but good luck Chimpy, and no one would ever forget your (full of quality) stuff from over the years. ^^

And again, I adore the pic and the predicament.

Kh

 

[Lauren Tyler]

Sorry to see you go, chimpy, but you will be forever remembered as one of the masters of tickling art, not to mention one of my inspirations to learn to draw.

 

[Mark Diplock]

Listen.. Good luck my friend. Its a shame to see you go. Like the others have said. You will not be forgotten.