"So yeah maybe it's just a case of no one is good enough these days as adults to get Santa to give them something?"

Given what's typically on TV and in the news now-a-days, I'd be willing to believe that...

I lawled at this XD

You should post it. I know there are a ton of people who would like to see it, myself included. You say there are other artists that are better than you, but it isn't just about quality. There is a special something about your art, a sense of energy and life that you give to the characters you draw that makes your art so appealing.

And if you are worried about other artists struggling, just give them all the support that you can and encourage others to help them out if they can :3

*blushing lots* thankyoo. I think most artists 'feel' their artwork. I know I certainly do I get a lot of enjoyment and escapism when I'm drawing its kinda like I go to wherever it is I'm drawing. I'm glad people can see past the shonky anatomy and bad shading. I'm glad people like my stuff. And I'm really grateful for the support too.

I just want to say that I love the word "shonky." *giggles*

I definitely feel my art

Do you think we can trick santa into thinking we're little again so the good meter fing is easier to achieve? Also we all quite enjoy your art. I know i do. And i agree completely with myrnns comment

your art is amazing and so adorably cute!!! you should be proud =)

You should defenetly post your art, it not like you are braging about it or post it to make people jalouse, also went someone give you a comission it like cool for this persone that you post his or her character on your account, sense you have that much viewer more people could see there characters, i know i do:) (maybe a little less went you mispell Nildia name lol).

Any way, seriously, have you ever wented a more popular artist to post less just for you to get more attention? So why someone else should?

*hugs*

Wait.... SANTA'S NOT REAL!? D:

Yeah that's what I'm saying. He probably is real but we are just not good enough for him to give us stuff :)

All this time I thought Santa was real...
When he isn't?! D:

No he is real

:D

But but I just sent a note to santa saying how good you are and how you think of other s that do art.
You dont want to be selfish.
He has to be real.
It cant be true .
He is real wimper

It's understandable to be shy, and sometimes you just get down or doubt yourself. No worries, but remember: You're a good artist. Very good infact, and just happen to be hitting it off better then some other people. Some days might be slower for Commissions and some days might be too hectic. Just be glad that you have such a great artistic gift that not everyone has.

And above all else: keep up the good work <3

If santa really exists then he's a racist meanyhead cause I was always good but he neva brought me presents just cause i'm jewish


Oh and gemma honey you deserve all the attention you get and more *picks you up and cuddles you*

That's the point I was making. I fink he is real just doesn't come to grown ups because the 'being food's stakes are higher

Augh! My art guilt from last week was contagious? :C

Lol naaah I get like this from time to time. It's not yoor fault or anyfing like that Kay?

Wull if Santa are real and just adults has to be extra good to get presents (and it's not like futurama santabot, lol!) then some adults shood be doing heaps and heaps of good, right? Maybe Bill Gates donating Billions (with a Big B) of his personal wealth to research Aids and help cure Malaria and such?

Also when joo says this part:

I seem to get commissions fairly easily which I'm eternally grateful for but other better artists struggle to fill their slots

Well, all innuendo aside (teehee!) I think one of the definitions of good art is whether people value their work enuff to pay for it.

Mebe your taste in other people's art is just really peculiar, because when you link people and try to claim "this person is better artist than me" I get to their page and usually just crinkle up mah nose and think "I not like dis other art though, bleah!" xD So you know mebe it's just a taste thing? Everyone likes different things and but the everyone that is here means that yore art is appreciated.

Yoo shoodn't feels like you are stealing attention when yoo post, you should be able post every bit as often as you wnat too. And maybe if you are more popular part of that is because you publish work more regularly. I think that is something that audiences really appreciate. :3

Perhaps "The Curious Case of Santa Claus" would shed some light on the subject. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQCwkkGv2C4

Eh, don't feel bad about getting attention, people commission those who's art and personality they enjoy, its not something to feel down about. Though if its really gnawing at you, you could always give a shout out to some of the other artists you like and think do good work.

Yeah I do shout outs a lot. And signal boosts (like the one in this journal) for causes that need attention.

Well then there no reason to be down on your self!

You are very generous with your art.
You have given away lots of free pieces,
used money from commissions to help others. Give encouraging advice.

I would say all of that is being very good. ^_^

Also San... Sant.. Santa is na real? *sniffles and gets a teary sad face*

Well if your are getting the attinos it's because you worked to earn them the harder you work and more skilled you are, the more likely people will want commissions. But the thing about santa is it gives people an excuse to do the right thing and just be a better person. While not everyone belives in him even more so as we get older, we still good things and try and show we care about each other. Because Christmas is that time of year where we can stop all the fighting and drama to sit down and show we do care about each other. And Santa is a way to show kids that if we do good and the right things we will get rewarded, while it may not be a toy or a car, it's something far more important it's respect and love. But the only thing I ever ask for every Christmas is for everyone in this world to treat every day like it's Christmas and show love every day.

First I agree its a lot harder to get stuff from him. I do good thing all year around. I even do charity things. What do I get.....a lump of coal...why do I get this.

Seconded you have the cutest art out there. One day I hope to get a pic done by you. I love grubby. I know I don't talk a lot but I do know tons of furs that love your work. So plz post your stuff. There is one good thing about the fanndom very few people judge other furs and those that do are jerks and ............... they should be banned. But that's my opinan. Take this from a writer that gets more hate comments then good. So please post your stuff -holds up a grubby- for grubby sake. You do have wounderful work and I love it and many more furs do. Plus the gem comic is the best.

Well I still believe in Santa if we didn't believe in Santa. I still do. Santa taught us to how to share and make gift for others. To share our love for our family and friends. That why I still believe even if it he not real but his words are true. Why wouldn't the gift that I made be there ?

Yeah I know you get it easy because you got the right people and the right friends. For me I went off the path of who I truly am. I cant make people accept me because of my art. Like I can change the sun or the moon, we all have our limit. But at least our friends are there to support.

Girl, upload your stuff. Don't be a baby! >:C xD hahah.

You work hard on your stuff and there should be no reason why you shouldn't be able to show it off.


Fuck everyone else, Gem. lol

santa does exist! he lives in my apartment complex!

Huh that's random & interesting.

But Santa is real! *points north* *hugs for the silly girl* :)

So ... what you're saying is that, the higher level we get, the harder the quests get, and the more XP it takes to level up? It's like Santa: the RPG! :)

Aww Gem ... your art is just fine. You're not hogging any attention. I have been wondering how you became so popular so quickly, but I think you just have a personality that delights and inspires. Maybe there are people who draw art that looks more "professional" (whatever that means), but yours is getting very near that point, if it isn't already there. What's more, you draw a lot of free art of people's characters, so of course we all love that. And when you draw, there's always something cute going on in the scene -- it's not just a picture of the character standing there and looking straight at the viewer. (Unless it's a reference sheet, but even then you put cute into it somehow.) You also have an ongoing comic story with a phenomenal number of installments already published, in which you draw cameo appearances of a whole lot more people's characters.

I guess if I were going to write a guide about how to be successful on FA, I'd point to you. Be outgoing and friendly, practice a lot, do a lot of drawing, draw lots of people's characters for variety, do a lot of gift art and requests, and post at least one thing per day, whether it's a journal or art (you usually post at least one journal and at least one drawing each day, excepting when you're away on a trip or something).

Historically there was a bishop named Saint Nicholas. Overtime the name was changed with different translations until we finally ended up with Santa Claus.

I have trouble upload a lot of my stuff too. I'm always way too self-concious about it. But I think that you are really good at what you do. Heck, "found" is one of my favorite webcomics, period. So please don't feel bad, Toddlergirl. I love your work!
Also, I don't know much about santa...I never was very good growing up!!

I fink you're right Gemma. we as adults gots a much harder time to be goodly enough for Santa. is not fair but i guess i understands it. I mean we KNOW how to be super goods but we are always missing things or messing things up either on purpose or accident.

as for your arts you is deserving of ALL the praise and attention you get. Your art has a certain Je'nes Cest' Quois about it that makes it MORE than just lines and colors

Finally *pops the potty mouth soap in your mouth for a second* No bad words. or Santa will skip you again.

Maybe he does... https://www.furaffinity.net/view/11426071/

Santa is real, his name is karma, and he gives happiness everyday ^.^

Its not your fault your art is awesome

Only reason you would be stealing the limelight from other artists, is because you actually DO your comissions, you work hard on them, and you do them as fast as possible to keep everyone happy.

You're more popular than me as an artist, because you put out top quality work each and every time, and very often, and I'm too lazy to pick up my pen :p

Don't feel obligated to bring yourself down to make other people look better. Its other peoples choices for the most part that is the reason why they don't work hard at art.

Same goes for any life situations. If you are working your butt off every day at work, while a coworker spends most his/her time playing games on the computer, Do you think it is right for you to slow your pace, and start playing the computer, just so he/she doesn't look as bad in your bosses eyes? Would you risk losing your job, because you being a hard worker might make him look like a slacker? I sure wouldn't.

You do your thing you do sweetie. Don't you worry about being more popular than anyone else. I know i loved comissioning you, and it was worth every penny, because you sure as hell worked super duper hard on it. And i knew, and could practically guarantee you would pour your heart and soul into it.

I know personally, I Would be ecstatic if you made arting your full time job. You could definitely do it too!

My theory is that Santa is a persona-user who does his deliveries during the Dark Hour.