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9 years ago
What do you other artists think about Deviantart? I have a Deviantart account that has some very old stuff but I stopped using it because it didn't seem to lead anywhere.
I was doing some research and apparently there is a large furry population there and I had not really ever posted furry things anywhere but here before. Do any of you guys use FurAffinity and Deviantart in tandem? Do you notice any sort of difference or a wider reached audience?
How about other sites like Weasyl and the like? I feel pretty comfortable here, since it is easily manageable and so far you folks have been real kind to me! But I know there are people that really hate this site, as well as Deviantart, and as a professional artist I am trying to do what I can to reach many people.
On the other hand, it kinda stresses me out to think about managing a bunch of different accounts, or even managing a bunch of people. I already get kinda stressed about having an Instagram, Facebook art page, an Etsy in the works, and here. Blaugh. What are your guys' opinions?
I was doing some research and apparently there is a large furry population there and I had not really ever posted furry things anywhere but here before. Do any of you guys use FurAffinity and Deviantart in tandem? Do you notice any sort of difference or a wider reached audience?
How about other sites like Weasyl and the like? I feel pretty comfortable here, since it is easily manageable and so far you folks have been real kind to me! But I know there are people that really hate this site, as well as Deviantart, and as a professional artist I am trying to do what I can to reach many people.
On the other hand, it kinda stresses me out to think about managing a bunch of different accounts, or even managing a bunch of people. I already get kinda stressed about having an Instagram, Facebook art page, an Etsy in the works, and here. Blaugh. What are your guys' opinions?
lots of copying/stealing/tracing going on as well
generally not a great community, but it is larger than fa I think? I don't use it much
I have noticed the front page lately consists of a LOT of tracing/stolen stuff though so I guess it has gotten even worse, lol. Thank you for your input!
But hey, If you're up to it, I'd just post for the sake of doing it. Unless you don't want to waste your time. Still, I'm sure there's someone out there who will appreciate seeing what you do. I know i do.
Ah yeah, I remember when they started implementing groups. I think it was around that point that I permanently stopped really posting things because the groups were too overwhelming. I didn't want to join a million groups and submit to multiple ones all the time. I know it has really helped some people but it feels inconvenient at the same time.
I remember when the community was a lot more hugbox like. I would ask for critique constantly and get showered with "NO EVERYTHING IS PERFECT" and I was just like BUT I WANT TO IMPROVE DAMNIT, HELP ME OUT HERE!! And it wasn't just me, it was so many artists. Aughgh. I have heard things have gotten more pretentious from multiple people. I wonder what happened, lol.
Maybe I will try it out a little bit and see where it goes. I can always just delete the account and not worry about it if things don't work out. I'm sorry for the long response! And I am happy that you appreciate seeing my art! Thanks for your input!