The Future of Creative Spark

[TK H-H]

*Tap tap* Is this thing on...? Can everyone hear me okay?

Greetings, everyone!

I know you've all been wondering as to the future of Creative Spark, especially given things have been quiet as of late and the deadline is fast approaching.

Well, I'm here to happily announce that Creative Spark won't be going anywhere, and is here to stay!

Dig out the party hats! Toss the confetti! Break out the cake!

I'm sure there's been a lot of speculation as to what's going on, who it was that expressed interest in possibly stepping in, etc.
Well, it was yours truly! I know I've been a little quiet on the forums the last while, due to having taken a bit of a hiatus on my own artwork. So I'll post a proper introduction either here or in a separate thread for anyone interested in knowing more about me. In the meantime, my name is TK, aka Taylor (TK preferred), and I'm excited to be a part of the continuation of Creative Spark.

I had also reached out to a friend of mine, Christine (aka PaintBoss) about teaming up with me on this, and I'm happy to announce that she'll be my co-Admin going forward!
Christine has been around Creative Spark since the beginning, and knows the membership well. I'm very happy to have her on as the other half of the Administrative team!

Terri and Triduana will also be continuing as your Mod team. A huge thank you to both of them for being willing to stay on through the ownership switch.

So, where exactly do things sit now?
The official transfer process is currently underway. It may take a few more days to get everything fully settled, but you shouldn't notice any real changes in the site itself. We don't have any plans to "overhaul" the site. So no worries, Creative Spark will continue on as familiar as ever!

I do want to thank all of you for your patience throughout this process. I apologize for having not announced anything sooner, but I also wanted to make sure things were going to move smoothly, and we all felt confident moving forward.

I also want to thank Ayin and Hannah, for sticking around a bit longer, and presenting a chance for Creative Spark to continue. But also, for building this community in the first place. I think the response to the closure announcement is a testament to how much the community means to everyone. And we have that because of the hard work they put in, building it from the ground up, and maintaining it over the years.

Sometimes, life has it's other callings... But I hope you'll both remain a part of the community. Stop by when able! We'd all be happy to see you!

So... Now that all of that is out of the way...

Here's to Creative Spark!

- TK (Taylor)

 

[Terri]

Congratulations, TK! I think I speak for the whole membership when I say: Huzzah!

I appreciate you stepping up to take over from the site's founders, Ayin and Hannah.

It's a happy time and a little bittersweet, too.

Thank you and Christine! You'll be fine!

 

[Sanlynn]

Thank you for your time and energy to keep this site going. It’s such a great community.

 

[PaintBoss]

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Hi everyone. Looking forward to being part of the team.
Taylor and I will be learning as we go. We have our water wings on right now. Please be patient with us if there’s any hiccoughs along the way. He has been really doing a great job learning and getting this transition moving with AYIN and Hannah. Terri has been a great big help to us both. I couldn’t think of a better guide.
Well, Taylor and I really wanted to keep such a wonderful, friendly and supportive community going. AYIN and Hannah did all the hard work getting us here. We just didn’t want to lose the friendship and traditional forum style Creativespark offers. It is much nicer for getting to know people, having discussions and learning.
This is happy news. We are excited for everyone to know. Let the news spread that we are STILL here!

 

[Donna T]

This is wonderful news! Thank you so much TK and Christine for keeping this amazing place going! We all appreciate your efforts very much. Best wishes to Ayin and Hannah as well.

 

[Enyaw]

Congratulations. Great news. I really thought Terri was the bird in the bush. Congrats to all who are keeping the ship on course.

 

[Terri]

I really thought Terri was the bird in the bush.

That's because I wanted you to think so, Muffin.

"...she was practiced in the art of deception..."

Well. More like misdirection, but you get the general idea.

 

[PaintBoss]

I have been around, but not much on the boards. A lot of private messaging!

 

[TK H-H]

Same here. Lots of private messaging, and quietly lurking daily.

Happy to be able to post around again!

Not that I wasn't allowed or anything, but more that I was choosing to refrain for a while, trying to be sneaky.

 

[Enyaw]

Nobody ever said I was the sharpest knife in the drawer. Glad it all stayed in the family.

 

[Vivien]

That's wonderful news to hear Creative Spark is not closing and is going to continue! Congratulations to all who are keeping this great Website going!

 

[ams]

Thanks TK and PaintBoss for taking over the running of Creative Spark.

Thanks also to Ayin and Hannah for generously giving the opportunity for Creative Spark to continue.

 

[Hermes2020]

What excellent news!

My thanks and best wishes to Tk and Christine. Thanks also to Ayin and Hannah for building up this community. Please stay in our lives by contributing as active members.

 

[NedL]

Thanks to TK and Christine and the always friendly mods! This is very very welcome news.
And thanks to Hannah and Ayin for building and running this great forum until now.

 

[Hannah]

 

[AiArts]

Thanks so much TK and PaintBoss for help things to continue here as well as Terri and Triduana for such care around the clock. A big applaud to Ayin, and Hannah for having CreativeSpark growing with love and vibrancy. Thanks all art buddies to keep this place a wonderful artful to be. Cheers.

 

[snoball]

Thanks so much to TK and PB, also a big thank you to Ayin and Hannah for the site in the first place. I hope the two of you will still remain a part of the forums. Also thanks to all the members for making this a friendly, helpful community. Here's to a long life for Creative Spark.

 

[Joan T]

Thank you TK, Paint Boss for stepping in to take over Creative Spark. I know this community is so important to so many of us. Thanks also to the team that helps keep the site running. Ayin & Hannah, I'm sorry you are stepping away, but thanks for starting this to begin with. Hopefully you will not leave us entirely. I know a lot of us are sighing with relief. Many thanks!

 

[laf.art]

Great news, Congrats TK and thanks PB. Will miss you Ayin and Hannah, hope you'll pop by. Good luck to you both.

 

[Rikard]

Great news. Even though I did not know enough about it to worry. But it's sad when communities dies out. I was on a very short while on wetcanvas. But the constant uncertainty about the future of that forum did contribute to me leaving.