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A little bit of introspection
9 years ago
Lately I've been doing a lot of thinking and that never leads to anything good.
This time the topic was what kind of contributor I am to the furry community and FA in particular. Here's the results:
For the longest time I thought of myself as a writer. I've always been good at RP, I really enjoy world and character crafting, and people seem to like the way I phrase things. I've written quite a few short stories and am currently working on more. The thing is, I don't seem to finish editing and publish them anymore; I haven't uploaded a single one since the change to my new account.
What I have been doing, and in large quantities, is paying people with artistic skill to do sexy pictures for me and my characters. I've rather bought into the narcissism of having my 'sona and his supporting cast being displayed all over. I can't say I regret it in the least; I finally am at a point in my life where I can afford to do so without regret and I enjoy the people it's let me meet. However, until I actually start finishing my own works, I'm not much of a writer.
And despite a few continued attempts, I'm not an artist either.
I am an art whore.
So what do I provide at this point? Money to people who can give my character the personality that I haven't been lately. Given that people seem to like Inq's design I'm rather enjoying doing something that lets fantastic and friendly artists keep doing what they're doing.
But I also don't really want to delude myself. I really needed to be able to admit I'm buying exposure out of envy and a need to be recognized. Hopefully I'll be able to start contributing creative, original works again soon.
I want to feel like I've earned it rather than bought it. I want to belong based on my own merit.
This time the topic was what kind of contributor I am to the furry community and FA in particular. Here's the results:
For the longest time I thought of myself as a writer. I've always been good at RP, I really enjoy world and character crafting, and people seem to like the way I phrase things. I've written quite a few short stories and am currently working on more. The thing is, I don't seem to finish editing and publish them anymore; I haven't uploaded a single one since the change to my new account.
What I have been doing, and in large quantities, is paying people with artistic skill to do sexy pictures for me and my characters. I've rather bought into the narcissism of having my 'sona and his supporting cast being displayed all over. I can't say I regret it in the least; I finally am at a point in my life where I can afford to do so without regret and I enjoy the people it's let me meet. However, until I actually start finishing my own works, I'm not much of a writer.
And despite a few continued attempts, I'm not an artist either.
I am an art whore.
So what do I provide at this point? Money to people who can give my character the personality that I haven't been lately. Given that people seem to like Inq's design I'm rather enjoying doing something that lets fantastic and friendly artists keep doing what they're doing.
But I also don't really want to delude myself. I really needed to be able to admit I'm buying exposure out of envy and a need to be recognized. Hopefully I'll be able to start contributing creative, original works again soon.
I want to feel like I've earned it rather than bought it. I want to belong based on my own merit.
Wonderful friends
<and more to come>
I also have two stories close to release ready. I'm waiting on an illustration I've commissioned to finished to post with it.
Also, should I re-upload some of my previous stories? I have them on my old account, but wouldn't be bad to get them in once place. Opinion?
...unless you're hoping to horde me all to yourself ;3
As for the rest of it, yeah, I love that I can support the artistic community. I've been trying to give tips on top of the works I commission, but you'd be amazed at how many are turning them down. O,=,O
I think it's rather neat, and I like seeing different artist's styles of the same character! :)