Once upon a time, I joined DeviantART. When I was just a budding newbie, EVERYTHING I posted was plastered with giant watermarks. Because everyone was going to steal my stuff, right? Looking back, I don't know why I was scared. I suuucccked.
But I grew, and I think that's why DA is so great. I can see my growth in my figures, coloring, and composition. Maybe these aren't all my best and most beautiful pieces, but I chose the ones that showed my journey here. Just a little bit of growing, baby steps at a time. Being in a community with other artists helped me get where I am today.