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4 months ago
There's probably something very cool about creating things that no one needs because they're not understood, but that just have to be there, if only for that reason.
I'm starting to enjoy my failures.
I'm willing to admit that I'm far behind everyone who knows how to sell adopts, and I think it's just not my thing. Perhaps they are too complicated, or the problem is with the style, or something else, or they are simply unnecessary.
I'm doing a completely shitty job trying to do marketing, but I'm starting to enjoy it. I'm seeing it as a fun and rewarding experience, even though it's damn painful.
It's too much of a price to pay in terms of time, health, and mental disorders just to sell your original adopt designs.
I see a lot of generated images with a layer of brush strokes on top, which are passed off as real art and sold for a lot of money, instead of neat and well-designed hand-drawn pieces that are usually rarely in demand, because just because you know how to create them doesn't mean you'll be able to find a buyer. Quite often, they are ignored because they don't fit the tastes you're aiming for. This makes you feel terrible, trying to find mistakes in yourself, leading to psychosis, burnout, and other shit. (I almost fell into self-loathing several times)
"You have to prove your place in the sun," which is complete nonsense.
Now, I'm not trying to fit into the market or popular tastes; I'm making exclusively original art.
I don't think many people will understand me, but I'm tired of this damned race for taste that no one really cares about.
I'm starting to enjoy my failures.
I'm willing to admit that I'm far behind everyone who knows how to sell adopts, and I think it's just not my thing. Perhaps they are too complicated, or the problem is with the style, or something else, or they are simply unnecessary.
I'm doing a completely shitty job trying to do marketing, but I'm starting to enjoy it. I'm seeing it as a fun and rewarding experience, even though it's damn painful.
It's too much of a price to pay in terms of time, health, and mental disorders just to sell your original adopt designs.
I see a lot of generated images with a layer of brush strokes on top, which are passed off as real art and sold for a lot of money, instead of neat and well-designed hand-drawn pieces that are usually rarely in demand, because just because you know how to create them doesn't mean you'll be able to find a buyer. Quite often, they are ignored because they don't fit the tastes you're aiming for. This makes you feel terrible, trying to find mistakes in yourself, leading to psychosis, burnout, and other shit. (I almost fell into self-loathing several times)
"You have to prove your place in the sun," which is complete nonsense.
Now, I'm not trying to fit into the market or popular tastes; I'm making exclusively original art.
I don't think many people will understand me, but I'm tired of this damned race for taste that no one really cares about.
I understand and share that frustration a lot, and I hope that despite it, it doesn’t stop you from enjoying continuing to make your paintings and creating what makes you happy. Sorry if my words sound a bit silly 😅; I usually don’t talk much and support others more from silence, but I wanted you to know that I understand you too , haha 🤗
I hope you have a nice day 💖
I work on several open-source projects myself, many of which get little to no attention, but I do believe that at the end of the day, even if people aren't interested in your project, what matters the most is the experience you've gained.
If my opinion is of any worth, for me, adopts generally aren't as interesting as getting a character you designed yourself drawn, it's just much more rewarding to see your own design come to life.
But don't let the thought that people aren't interested in something you made let you down; after all, most people only gain recognition by continuing to make things and putting themselves out there.
I see and enjoy your art, and I think you do amazing, original art.
For this reasons you discussed, I am afraid of trying to do art for others. I am a hobbiest that enjoys doing it when I have the time.
I really feel the quote you added: "What is close to you and loved by you is you". Your work will probably be enjoyed most by you. But others also get enjoyment from your works as well, even when the masses turn their backs.
The fact that you still pursue your art works mean that you are dedicated, that you care about your own works. But, they shouldn't crush you in return. Those works are there for you, with you as their original creator.
I sincerely hope this helps, I understand how frustrating it is to see a project never take off.
Feel free to reach out if you need a listening ear.
Take care