The place will be missed by all of us who shared our art, our lives, and made many long term friends here.
Nothing ever stays the same but nevertheless, there are some things we wish we could keep and I guess our time and experiences here will be some of those.
Many of us will keep in touch elsewhere, on Facebook, other art communities, and through various other ways.

I can be contacted at : thrumyeyez@gmail.com or
https://www.facebook.com/thrumyeyez

For all I have crossed paths with here, THANK YOU!
I couldn't have asked for a better place to spend the past 8+ years!!

Gary

It has been amazing experience growing up here!

Love to all people of GFXartist

www.facebook.com/zaclab

We gonna miss this place, most of things I know now about Professional Photography I've learned from here, thats why I would like to thank to all those amazing artists that always helped me with constructive comments, I'm really gonna miss you all

PLEASE Feel free to add me here!
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Kinda saw this coming, it's been fun though, learned a lot.

What happened to Brothers in art?

This was my first digital art forum and I have met a lot of really interesting people, some of who aren't with us any more. So for that reason, it has been a great site, plus I drew a lot of inspiration from great artists.

So long GFX

A sad day! But thanks for all the happy memories. Gfx was the reason I continued painting and now I'm working as an illustrator.

Sad news!
I was not active here in the last few weeks, but GFX was the first art community i've joined.
I've learned much about digital art and photography on GFX and have met interestign people.

this place will be missed.

It was in the pipeline for some time, with a revamp and a relaunch it could easily take off again... I would love to take it over

https://www.facebook.com/login/reauth.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fupdate_security_info.php%3Fwizard%3D1#!/fromireland

Even tho' its sad news that they decide to close the site... with a bit of talk and tratative the site could be passed to someone and revived.
I loved this site from the first view... and will honestly say that it helped me quit MMORPG games (everyone knows how addictive they are) and beside that it helped me to start drawing again and improve my photo skills.
I do hope it will go on!

You would be supported by many Brian!!

Ditto on Gary's words!

Oh no...

Member since:
07/12/2003

#EndOfAnEra

Things weren't as it used to be here on Gfx, and I have been part of the diminishing activity here on GFX due to my increasingly busy schedules. My humble apologies.
Having that said, over the years, I have learned a lot in this art community; the quality of the feedback has been in many cases really constructive, insightful and helpful and it has made me a significanty better artist.

But most importantly I have met some of the most inspiring artists here, made friends and I have gotten to know quite a few interesting people. GFX is part of who I am today.

Brian, I support you

CHEERS my friends, it has been a blast!

Please keep on painting, photographing, sketching, drawing, modeling or whatever other creative activity and just have plain 'ol fun

Vin

I support you Brian!

So sad news.
Although I created an account very recently, I've been visiting this site for about 10 years. I will really miss GFXArtist. There's no other site like this on the web; Deviantart has a very different feeling.

Thank you very much to the people who built and kept alive this website.

I hope someone will take over... I haven't been active for years but this page has been an important part of my life - I had hoped to return in 30 years and remember all the good times.

For those who are interested, please check out our group page on Facebook for some updates and comments. We are not completely giving up yet and would like your input and suggestions! https://www.facebook.com/pages/GFX-Artist/200147223413644

Joining back in late 2002, GFX was the first online art community I was part of and it will always hold a special place for me. On one hand, it's a shame to see it go, but on the other I can certainly understand why it's necessary.

I haven't been around GFX for some years, but for the time I was here and active I can see a definite improvement in my work, for part of which GFX is certainly responsible. I'm thankful for everyone who took the time to comment on and critique my work, good and bad.

In commemoration of the final month of GFX I've republished my entire gallery (even though much of it is quite embarrassing now). All I can say is, wow ... over the years I've uploaded some truly awful stuff. If you feel like looking through the earlier uploads, hopefully you'll get some enjoyment at my expense

gfxartist going down literally breaks my heart. i admit i have not been here for a long time and in general i havent been at any real art communities in ages. i've formed - literally lifelong friendships that are still there thanks to gfx and i learnt a lot. i really hope that someone is able to pick up gfxartist and it thrives again in someway for a new generation of artists.

It is unfortunate, but it's a site to remember and it was fun while it lasted.
I've found some new friends here and I've learned a lot, too.

Perhaps we could have a GFXartist get-together some day, but I'm a bit too busy these days to even think about when that could happen.

I've re-published some of my stuff here as well. Most of it isn't very nice but...

THIS IS VERY SAD NEWS. I would love to see Brian take over. GFX will always hold a place in my heart. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of the members who greatly aided in my growth as a photographer.
When I joined the site I was basically a snapshot shooter who knew very little about the technical side of photography....... and a special thanks to Patrick, Gary, Steve Davis, Ms Michelle,Brian, and our dearly departed friend Carlos.
Your willingness to pass on your knowledge as well as encouragement. has been invaluable to me.

We will all miss this site if it closes. Seeing all the voices reflecting on all the things that have been pluses over the years causes me to hope you will all return to aid in a revival of the site if that happens.
We are in no way finished yet! We have a month to save it and hopefully it is still possible to do so.
Again I must say, you have all been what has made this site so great!

So sad to see this place go. Been a member here for almost 10 years I think. This site was one of the places I have at the top of my bookmarks, and visited very often. Although I have never commented or posted any art here, I have always viewed peoples work here as a great inspiration. If GFX artist would have allowed members to post their work directly here on the servers without having to host from another service ( thats not always working) I would have had few of my artworks displayed here.

You know,this place changed my life.

The people here changed my life.I am where I am now because of all of you.I nurtured my creativity through this place and the inspiring artists found within.The first photograph I ever took that inspired my now 8 years of passion is posted here.I have shed tears by this news.This was my first artistic community and the people I have met here,many of them are still so close to my heart.This place has been here to soothe me through some of the most tumultuous times of my life.I don't want to see it go...

https://twitter.com/#!/digitalArtform

http://digitalartform.tumblr.com/
nsfw

http://digitalartform.com/

I always loved the intimacy of this site and its community, and the quality of artwork shared here. I have discovered so many inspiring and influential artists while digging around this website. GFXartist will truly be missed. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this a place that will be missed.

David Luis Sanhueza
www.sanhueza.com

Bye, everyone! I'll miss you and I'll miss GFX. Whether you know it or not, you've all had a big influence on me. Thanks for sharing you art, your time, your experience, and your friendship.

Aww bummer. I just uploaded my first piece in forever. Glad I read the news. Thanks for creating a cool place to share and discuss!

Shucks.... been lurking here for 7 years.

You'll be missed ;_;

Ah damn. I spent years here improving my work and helping others do the same first as Obscured, then as Killadore, now under my current nickname
Found numerous art heroes here. Sad to see this community go.
Anyway, anyone interested in networking let me know if you wanna hook up through banner exchange or whatever.
I can be found on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MariamismART
DeviantArt: http://mariamism.deviantart.com/
my website: www.mariamism.com

Cheers, everyone
Hope to find you people around in other corners of the web
/Mariam

Aw, that's too bad. I used to spend quite a bit of time watching the galleries and admiring the great artworks hoping to one day be able to join the elites...

Despite having not been active in a 'submissive' sense, both myself and Maridol ( coladelight) both visit GFX artist from time to time when life here in Wellington NZ gives us a break (In other words, the weather is too crappy to get out shooting a few pics.).

I had hoped to spend some time this year participating actively and had already put aside a few images ready for the BIG event - Now the era is coming to a close, I feel a deep sense of melancholy - It was through these pages several years back that Maridol and I were able to feel connected even when continents apart... GFX artist provided us a platform within which we could still share our hobby.

Many of you who have passed comment on this page assisted my growth as a photographer, lessons were learned, techniques taken on board, perspectives altered... Recently and most flattering of all, somebody from a company I am contracted to by my employer saw a few of my more recent photographs - She was so impressed that a weekend was organised with Maridol and I whereby we could share some of the knowledge gained over the years (ironically, this person was also taking a paid course held by a professional). So in part, the knowledge we have all gained here will still remain alive for years to come as each of us passes on random snippets when opportunities children request.

Finally, to the people who have made this site such that I felt so compelled to jibber jabber... Thank you (and that goes for you to Carlos whom I sure follows us all in spirit).

Sad news indeed. I've been happy here, met friends and improved my works thank to constructive crits given. See you all on facebook if you want :
www.facebook.com/excorbac and don't forget GFXartist is also on facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003273416816

This news makes me very sad. I've been a member since 03/04/2002 and have enjoyed all the time spend here, talking to all the talented people and enjoying their amazing artwork. Though lately I have been wrapped up in other things, I did enjoy logging in on occasion browsing the goodness.

I'd like to thank everyone for all their hard work making this website and community so excellent. You've inspired me so much over the years that words fail me.

If anyone wants to stay in contact, I still have my deviant art page: http://tjverhagen.deviantart.com and you can find me on twitter: @fizzlefuse

Sad news but I guess quite expected.

Owners not being active during the last couple of years. Difficult to keep us alive with that in mind.

Credits to Gary (ThruMyEyez) who has been supervising the site since the owners took off...

And to Carlos (RIP) who showed not only a great talent in art but human sides that made an imprint in many of us.

So many talents have learned so much from this place. Lots of new great friends made here!

Would be good if we all could have a common meeting place until we find our new home:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/GFX-Artist/200147223413644

...so that we at least won't loose track of each other in the cyberspace!

What made gfx so great was really its wonderful people!

You will all be missed!

Shutting it down would be such a waste...

Patrick
http://facebook.com/moserartist

Nah, such sad news!
Ten years of knowledge and nine years of membership. GFX was the first online art community I joined. It was (... and still is) a source of great inspiration!

It´s been an excellent community with inspiring artists and many new friends... I will really miss this...

Stina at Facebook
Stina´s website

Sad news indeed. Thanks for the possibility of having fun and learning a lot from all others.

Oh this blows! Sorry to hear that.
This forum was one of the first places I've started to share my art. I got a great exposure from it and I want to thank all the admins, technicians and of course members as well, for your help and your input.

My best wishes!!

I have learned so much over the years from the amazing artists of this little art community! So much incredible artistic talent in one place. I remember how overwhelmed I was when I first wandered through here. I contribute a great deal of my own artistic growth to the feedbacks and criticisms I received here. During the peak years, this place was magical. The collaborations, the drama, the people, it was all so much fun! Whoever decides to continue the magic, I'll be sure to take part in it!

In closing, I'd like to leave with expressing, in my opinion, the most profound and valuable piece of knowledge I've obtained during my time here...

"yo andy"

So sad
I hadn't uploaded artwork for a while due to my studies, but I kept visiting this website from time to time just to admire the work by all of the fantastic artists in here... I learned a lot thanks to this community and will definitely be missing it.

Going to subscribe to everyone's facebook pages... keep that art coming

http://www.facebook.com/blancamarzal

Really sad news!!! I loved this place so much, I'v never been dedicated to any online community as this one .

Truly a waste shutting it down.

Anyways,Thank you everyone for your comments and support, I learned a lot from you.. Thank you Gary for taking care of the website, and encouraging us to comment and vote.

Thank you everyone else!!!!!!!!!!.

Hamza
http://www.facebook.com/people/Hamza-Isaac/719874951

Wow this is so sad ( I remember when I first joined this site many years ago GFX you will be missed

OH, honestly this is sad.
GFX was one of the few good sites for this kind of artistic ilustration and such stuff.
I deleted my gallery long ago, pissed off by some other members but i enjoyed the days before that, i believe i evenhad one of my drawings chosen for the elite gallery but i'm not sure, it was several years ago. The thing is i'm no loger interested in having a "success" online hence i wouldn't put so much effort in any site like i did those days but i'll remeber the good artists i knew and those who were friendly to me.
I even remember i started i fight in the forums when suggesting members should post their personal web adresses in that topic just in case the site was dhut down. It was pure irony then and others were very critical but now it is a reality.
Sad and funny at the same time.
Also i didn't know Mandanaple died, i remember he ws not active for a long while and other users tried to contact him, now i see why.

So good bye GFXARtist.com.

DEANDUDE!

It is a pitty and sad.
Thanks GFX and goodbye...

Damn... I've just joined GFXartist today.

I'm afraid.
I'm afraid, Dave.
Dave, my mind is going.
I can feel it.
I can feel it.
My mind is going.
There is no question about it.
I can feel it. I can feel it. I can feel it. I'm a... fraid.

Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am a HAL 9000 computer. I became operational at the H.A.L. plant in Urbana, Illinois on the 12th of January 1992. My instructor was Mr. Langley, and he taught me to sing a song. If you'd like to hear it I can sing it for you.

Excellent analogy!! Thanks for that!

I am so sad to hear this! You all have been such an inspiration to me! I hope to continue seeing you all on other art communities as i believe my journey has just begun and I cant imagine the road ahead without the support of my fellow artists!

Very sad news & even though I’ve not been a regular in recent years GFX has always been a great source of inspiration since I joined back in 2003.

http://en-gb.facebook.com/people/Rob-Underhill/100000496496344

A very sad day indeed. I'll miss this place greatly. Though I've not been logged on for ages, I've lurked. Typically I'd just decided to start posting again when I saw this

Hope someone can take her on. She's such a useful resource to budding and experienced artists alike, with direction and drive she could be great once more.

I was upset when I logged in and found this out. I have been a member since I was in high school and it's been a big part of who I am. I am close to graduating from college now and it is saddening to see this site go. I feel like I am losing an important part of who I am. I learned so much from this site and it has encouraged me to keep on pursuing what I love to do.

Lame

We are 5 days away, make sure people to have your stuff backed up.

Man, this is like going to an old area I use to live and hearing it's being bulldozed.

Seriously, this is kind of heart breaking.

OH! just a few days left!!! I feel so guilty for not been a great member of the site!!!
Also it feels like some part of Carlos Madanapale will go as he did !
Life takes you to paths you never imagine and mine is been in the so materialistic
working to live situation that my little piece of sky (GFX) was just a stable place in my heart .... I am going to mourn this for a long time!!! !!!

<3

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Ok, if the guys want to talk, I can be contacted through the link above or through Gary, but I will want a phone number and someone on the other end that can make decisions.

As for the support from the guys over the years, I appreciate it, it wasn't a money making venture and I am sorry that the bia business is closing.

Best of luck guys.

I doubt any words from me will really make a difference to anyone but here goes...

GFX was a big part of my life, got me into digital art to begin with, and introduced me to some great people of whom allowed me the privilege to bear witness to the personal (and some others, professional) growth.

Despite the circumstances of my departure years ago, I am truly sad that it will shut down since it still is a light for inspiration for so many. As upsetting as this shut down is, the unfortunate reality is that it would be a bigger tragedy to let it continue in its current state. Those who took on the mantle of admin should have the infrastructure and support to maintain the site and reflect user inputs for evolving functionality. Instead it's internal mechanisms have become a snapshot of what a premiere web community was 7 years ago.

I myself will take the opportunity to let it serve as an additional reminder that nothing is forever and to take what time we can to appreciate what we have and with whom we have to share it.

The internet isn't that big of a place, Facebook, Google+, and of course multiple art sites help make it smaller so that past, present, and future artists can find inspiration and avenues of collaboration to make this world truly a more beautiful place to be. Thanks to the founders for giving what you could, and pulling the proverbial band-aid off as slow as possible. Good luck in your individual futures and who knows, maybe you'll make a 2.0 one day.

So long, and thanks for all the fish.

• Brett aka Wysiwyg

Goodbye everybody!

Lastday. Capricorn 29's. Year of the City 2264. Carousel begins.

Sad news. Bye GFX. :/ Though its a week past the date it should have been down, hope someone decided to keep it up.

it's still alive? somebody donated a million buks? whatever. it's great you're stil here! cheers

Hmm. Site's still here. Apparently someone forgot to turn the light off when they left. That's cool.

Brian, Gary or anyone else: Is there anything I can do? Is someone taking up a collection?

Thanks Samson! We are all doing the same thing at the moment.....waiting for an update on the future of the site. Still being open a week past the planned closing must mean something.

Well It's sad for a great place
Good luck everyone
/Ogu

This is a very long goodbye

It seriously is! Looks like people are still posting art, too. If there is a way we can keep this site going, let's do it.

Just thought I'd leave a comment on this. I haven't been active here in years, but back when I was, I had a great time here. I will miss the lot of you

I would like to name two persons in particular. Carlos (Madanapale) and Skye (Taintra), you will be sorely missed. The both of you provided me with fantastic feedback and were with us for a lovely couple of years. Thank you for making this site great!

(( GFXArtist was actually my favorite site throughout my teenage and university years... I am so sad it will no longer be... the artists here have inspired me to become what I am and be where I am now. It's hard to believe that it's come to an end.
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P.S Isn't there a way to keep it running...in any form?

I saw someone before me post that:
Member since:
01/06/2005
omg when did those 7 years pass

Thanks for all the efforts and hard work, guys, much appreciated. Veel succes in de toekomst! I've made some nice friends here.

Hi its Tom Greenway from 3dtotal.com here, can you email me please tomg(a) to have a chat about the future of gfxartist if you are still thinking of closing/selling the site.

Thanks Tom

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This is very SAD news!
but, does this day exist anymore ?!