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18 years ago
Every time I look at Sparth's artwork, I see something new to aspire to. His work is just amazing, at this point in time he's one of the few artists that I can look at and just be amazed by every single thing in any particular piece. There's something in his style, execution, and presentation that's just so captivating and fresh.
Things I need to learn, things non-technical:
1) I need to be more decisive with mark and line.
2) I need to remind myself that often, the simplest action is the most beautiful.
3) I must paint like one possessed.
4) Faster. Always faster.
5) And I need to loosen up on my commissions.
I'm deathly afraid of people, especially in this fandom, not liking the work I like to do, in the fashion I like to do it. I feel I'm drifting into a mold that I have never fit into, in a vain attempt to appease some idea of what people around here look for.
Although they are for money, a current commission is making me realize that if I can't enjoy the paid work I'm doing, I shouldn't do it. An odd realization, considering financial need, but if I cannot strive, learn, and enjoy during the process, it would hurt me far more than any refund. And hurt those who commission me, though they may not know it.
Things I need to learn, things non-technical:
1) I need to be more decisive with mark and line.
2) I need to remind myself that often, the simplest action is the most beautiful.
3) I must paint like one possessed.
4) Faster. Always faster.
5) And I need to loosen up on my commissions.
I'm deathly afraid of people, especially in this fandom, not liking the work I like to do, in the fashion I like to do it. I feel I'm drifting into a mold that I have never fit into, in a vain attempt to appease some idea of what people around here look for.
Although they are for money, a current commission is making me realize that if I can't enjoy the paid work I'm doing, I shouldn't do it. An odd realization, considering financial need, but if I cannot strive, learn, and enjoy during the process, it would hurt me far more than any refund. And hurt those who commission me, though they may not know it.
Alright, well, the reason I'm commenting is because a thought struck me; I can admit you're just straight up 'better' than me at this, but I have a commission in line I need to do too. Considering this, the biggest issue isn't really "What the buyer will like". Someone else said that it's your style they see and your style they're buying; if someone commissions you they genuinely like your work already and while you could disappoint them, the scales are already tipped in your favor.
So just have some confidence, work hard, and believe you're doing a good job. =)
In fact, catering to others' tastes rather than your own sense of fun and quality will probably kill it faster than anything else. :}
Sounds like you're on the edge of a new discovery - keep at it! :D