Keep in mind that this DeviantArt account is solely for my FiM-related pony art. Besides that, I make educational illustrations (primarily zoological) for science textbooks/websites and the like. I enjoy drawing ponies and I enjoy making 'serious' art as well. I agree that artists should be versatile, but don't discount fan-related works. Since starting Dash Academy, I've learned a tremendous amount about both digital art and comic-making. Those skills carry over to my scientific illustrations and whatever else I create. I don't see the things I learn from making fan-art as any less valid than the things I've learned from doing life drawing or scientific art. I get enjoyment out of making art regardless of the topic.