As of 2012, I'm actually taking art classes, so I can now call myself a student artist instead of a hobbyist! 8D -Staring pointedly at next achievement - Professional.-
I'm also gravitating more towards digital art with my new Wacom tablet. I still have massive traditional spam all around my house, and probably always will, just a little bit less now.
I got a DeviantART originally just as a test-to see what it's like. When I was younger, I only had a Photobucket, which is a storage for things like screenshots now. Now, I use it to talk with my friends, for the most part, and of course there's showcasing my art and the great community.
I love to get comments and feedback, so I know what's good about my style and how to improve on weaker aspects. Ever since 2011, I've really became aware of this magical thing called anatomy, which actually makes my cats look like cats! It's been a year, and there is some obvious improvement.
I mostly draw animals, but I've begun to reach out to humans as well. With the help of my anime books, I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually. xD
Feel free to comment on my page, any of my deviations, send me a note, or have my entire gallery. 8D (It's worth a shot.)