I joined DA 2 months ago for the sole purpose of using it as an online storage for some of the wallpapers I did in Photoshop. Then, I found it to be an awesome place to look for and download brushes, icons, useful pngs, etc. It was till recently that I realized that I can learn so much here and also, be inspired and motivated! There are seriously talented people who leave nice feedback, saying they like my work and for me, that's all I need to keep going. Now, I do Illustrator too! Thanks to everyone! The uploads must go on!
ps. and also thanks to DA for awarding me a 3 month free premium membership! (though i still don't quite know how to u