Hello Akartoshi
Welcome to these forums and the fandom!
I'm the local art moderator and dragon here
Seems you got quite some help already.
Indeed, if you want to request someone to draw art for you, please head to the
Requests board.
If you want some advice, tips, tricks, etc. to draw yourself? Check out if any topics we have currently ongoing in the
Artistic Stuff board might offer some help.
As for people hating or disliking furries, as with everything that exists there are so many misconceptions. It is mostly due to misconceptions that people tend to dislike/hate furries.
Other times it's simply just not their thing. Not necessarily hating the furry fandom, just not interested in it or liking it.
Any further questions, feel free to ask
Once again, welcome to the forums!