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Sometimes I just want to stop uploading art.
10 years ago
Foy en Tout - Faith in All
This isn't some, I'm leaving FA or dropping off the edge on the internet to never be found again kind of journal. More of a think aloud and perhaps getting some outside thoughts on the matter.
Some people upload their art online because they want to share their creations with the world. Some want to be popular and gain attention. Others seek praise for their works. I guess I fall into the latter.
I've never been popular, I've never been that kid that everyone wants to hang around with. That's fine, no big deal I've coped with it, found friends online who care for me and I cannot ask for more than that. But I don't feel as though I reach the need of praise that I feel I need to get to feel happy and adequate in myself, which in turn is starting to make me not want to upload things anymore.
Kind of a vicious cycle I know, but I don't know if it would help me, or make things worse for me. I've never gotten a lot of praise and attention in my life, especially in school where I was over shadowed a lot by my peers.
I have been told by my closest friend that we draw mostly for ourselves and that it shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks about what we draw so long as we enjoy it. But that works for some people and not others.
I honestly don't know if this is just me being stupid. 
Ibun
~ibun
I wouldn't say you're being stupid necessarily. I mean, it makes sense that you or any artist would want to be praised for their work. I imagine it's a pretty good feeling to have somebody tell you how much they like a piece, or that you're a fantastic artist. I can only speak for myself; but I am not much of a commenter. I'll leave one every now and then; but for the most part I'll just look at an image, and if I like it give it a favorite.
Anbessa
~anbessa
or maybe slightly depressed. c(__) here, have a cup.
