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14 years ago
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I've been doing some thinking here lately, and I've been seeing a couple of artists around the fandom who are getting fed up & tired with not having a large fanbase here in the furry fandom. Truthfully, I use to have the same frustrations. I remembered when I first came onto the furry fandom, I wanted to be just like all the pop-furs who get 70-something comments on one piece of work, and the kind of artist who had more than 500+ watchers.
However, I've come to realize popularity is not all that great and if anything, I know some pop-furs out there who wish they were probably left the hell alone 75% of the time. Plus, I've noticed some of the drama crap that goes on with pop-furs, like pesky users who beg for free art, or the ones who want the pop-fur to draw more of Subject A rather than Subject B. And I've noticed over the years that with popularity come trolls who will go out of their way to bad mouth an artist, even if he/she has never done a bad thing in the fandom to attract such mean attention, and if they did, as long as it's not stealing/scamming out of money or harassing others, why should we care?
Lately, I've come to realize that one of the most important things is improve as an artist and to enjoy the skill I've been blessed with. As far as watchers are concerned, I'm quite happy with the amount of peeps who keep an eye on me, and if anything, I can always tell who my 'regulars' are amongst them that always fav/comment on each new piece I put out. =) I've also made a couple of friends who are always there for me when life isn't so grand.
In fact, I'm going to take the time to thank some of you right now:
First & foremost,
Rhazzazor , thanks for always being my shoulder to vent to and frequently checking in on me. Not to mention, when it comes to us making stories and art together, you're my fellow perverted co-hort in crime ;D
You are truly my long-distance big brother, and I don't care how old you are, you're still my bro :P
Second, to my frequent commentors such as
TheRisingPhoenix , :iconKomitadjie , :iconTirien66 , 
Matrizorn ... you guys always have something nice/sweet to say about my work, whether it's a simple doodle or a detailed piece, your words are always appreciated. If I forgot any of you, please forgive me, but do know that I always appreciate anything ya'll have to say about my art! =)
Third but certainly not least, the frequent fav-ers, such as
Qara , 
midkantakina , 
Shadowheart6-6-6 , 
AzaraeT-024 , 
thewolf19 and so many more to name!!!! I just want to thank you all that even though you don’t say much, the silent fav still lets me know you enjoy my work :)
Again, this is just a shout out to let you all know I truly appreciate you and the fact you enjoy my work in your own ways always. This always inspires me to improve more and come up with more material for you all to enjoy :) I don't need popularity when I got kickass watchers like you :)
However, I've come to realize popularity is not all that great and if anything, I know some pop-furs out there who wish they were probably left the hell alone 75% of the time. Plus, I've noticed some of the drama crap that goes on with pop-furs, like pesky users who beg for free art, or the ones who want the pop-fur to draw more of Subject A rather than Subject B. And I've noticed over the years that with popularity come trolls who will go out of their way to bad mouth an artist, even if he/she has never done a bad thing in the fandom to attract such mean attention, and if they did, as long as it's not stealing/scamming out of money or harassing others, why should we care?
Lately, I've come to realize that one of the most important things is improve as an artist and to enjoy the skill I've been blessed with. As far as watchers are concerned, I'm quite happy with the amount of peeps who keep an eye on me, and if anything, I can always tell who my 'regulars' are amongst them that always fav/comment on each new piece I put out. =) I've also made a couple of friends who are always there for me when life isn't so grand.
In fact, I'm going to take the time to thank some of you right now:
First & foremost,
Rhazzazor , thanks for always being my shoulder to vent to and frequently checking in on me. Not to mention, when it comes to us making stories and art together, you're my fellow perverted co-hort in crime ;D You are truly my long-distance big brother, and I don't care how old you are, you're still my bro :P
Second, to my frequent commentors such as
TheRisingPhoenix , :iconKomitadjie , :iconTirien66 , 
Matrizorn ... you guys always have something nice/sweet to say about my work, whether it's a simple doodle or a detailed piece, your words are always appreciated. If I forgot any of you, please forgive me, but do know that I always appreciate anything ya'll have to say about my art! =)Third but certainly not least, the frequent fav-ers, such as
Qara , 
midkantakina , 
Shadowheart6-6-6 , 
AzaraeT-024 , 
thewolf19 and so many more to name!!!! I just want to thank you all that even though you don’t say much, the silent fav still lets me know you enjoy my work :)Again, this is just a shout out to let you all know I truly appreciate you and the fact you enjoy my work in your own ways always. This always inspires me to improve more and come up with more material for you all to enjoy :) I don't need popularity when I got kickass watchers like you :)
I feel special now.
Secondly: I'm included in something! But I like your style and will continue faving so long as you continue creating. :)
Thank you for the sweet comment. I didn't really know I had a style, but good to know! XD And I'll always keep creating for as long as my brain can conjure up whacky stuff! :3
Now, back to writing perverted stuff for my favority lioness.
Almost forget: My may not need popularity, but you definitely deserve it!
Yaaay, I'm the favorite lioness!!! X3 Meh, popularity is overrated and I'm kinda glad I don't have it, so nyah~ :P