While exhibiting for the Isle of Wyrms Winter Festival, I had the chance to meet such incredible avatar artists as Daryth Kennedy (Isle of Wyrms Dragons); Becky Nosferatu (Magician’s Productions); Sylver Bu (Creator of the Thel); and Zephyr Pennell (Lone Star Ranch, a remarkable horse creator who is now launching into exquisitely beautiful equine avatars). Most of them are members of the Avatar’s Makers Guild, which I have just joined! I had to IM Becky Nosferatu to get the secret Avatar Maker title

I am amazed by the kindness and generosity of these gifted creators. All of them made significant donations to the charity proceeds for the Isle of Wyrms favorite charity, which is St. Tiggywinkle’s Wildlife Hospital in England. When I had a question about setting permissions on custom fantasy skins, Sylver Bu was prompt to advise me on her approach and gave me a few other pointers. They are all wonderfully supportive and encouraging of emerging avatar artists, and I see none of the drama and negative competition that seems to manifest itself over in the Second Life fashion world.

Perhaps this is why I feel so at home among dragons, fae, elves, furries and other fantasy characters. They have such friendly communities filled with interesting, creative, and collaborative folks.