How long have you been on DeviantArt? -- Since Oct. 19, 2008. 6 years.
What does your username mean? -- I took the idea from Nujabes' Aruarian Dance from the sound track of Samurai Champloo, which was my favorite anime at the time when I joined dA. And since I was a dancer (ballet & jazz) at the time, I just added an r at the end of that title, honoring my favorite anime and passion with one username.
Describe yourself in three words. -- Happy, relentless, optimist
Are you left or right handed? -- Right handed for fine, detailed work, but left handed for strength work.
What was your first deviation? -- "Kimono Girl" ... don't know what to say. Haha.
What is your favourite type of art to create? -- Fan art of Samurai Champloo done in pencil or ballpoint pen
If you could instantly master a different art style, what would it be? -- tattooing
What was your first favourite? -- This one "Eric Draven" by mattyrich, which I'm sure I found on DD list.
What type of art do you tend to favourite the most? -- My friends' work - mostly fan art and photography
Who is your all-time favourite deviant artist? -- hellobaby maybe?
If you could meet anyone on DeviantArt in person, who would it be? -- Fella!
How has a fellow deviant impacted your life? -- I received a lot of love ane encouragement from my friends in the beginning. Many of whom were also friends from yahoo forums and livejournal. Really, without them at that point in my life (winter of 2008), I wouldn't be a professional artist, earning my living with my art. This was an unexpected development looking back. ^_^
What are your preferred tools to create art? -- I love ball point pen/ biro as much as my Wacom Intuos for creating art. Pencil on printer paper is still where most of my ideas come into being, just like when I first started in 2008.
What is the most inspirational place for you to create art? -- Right here in front of my monitor at my work space. I pull my inspiration from my head as I am a fantasy artist, and internet is the most wonderful resource for instant access to references and fact checking.
What is your favourite DeviantArt memory? -- I used to run a contest specifically for young artists (13 to 18) who worked with traditional media right here on dA before my art business took off and I couldn't find time for it. I had all my best buddies on dA help me as judging or sponsors donating prizes in support of younger generation of artists. We did that for 5 years. That was great. Also, my first Daily Deviation with my doodle done with a ball point pen on printer paper. That was great, too.