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On babyfur artists, and my reasons for drawing.
9 years ago
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__̴ı̴̴̡̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡ ̡͌l̡*̡̡ ̴̡ı̴̴̡ ̡̡͡|̲̲̲͡͡͡ ̲▫̲͡ ̲̲̲͡͡π̲̲͡͡ ̲̲͡▫̲̲͡͡ ̲|̡̡̡ ̡ ̴̡ı̴̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡̡.__ It seems the topic of Babyfur artists and them quitting is becoming a big conversation lately..
So allow me to convey my opinions on it if you will <3
Babyfur artists seem to be only commissioned to draw nothing but cubs.
sometimes doing literally the same thing just in different place.
and this burns out most artists who feel underappreciated in their talents.
When they are capable of fully detailed pictures, and when they DO show these they are met with zero feedback and overlooking of capability.
Now I'm not one to say that most of the community I know do this.
as I've had numerous people encourage me to do more detailed personal pieces.
But there appears be a collective of babyfurs out there I am not aware of
(either cause I am not popular enough, or I'm oblivious to them) that hoard artists to draw nothing but, or only pay attention to it if it has a diaper on it.
bonus if it's used, or extra bonus if there's an adult supervising too
Basically if it pushes buttons, it's getting faved, and commissioned..
Am I guilty of faving this?
I would be lying if I said no.
I am enough of a Babyfur trash pile to accept I love this stuff too.
but what sets me apart is my artist roots,
my deeper love for detail in art that allows me to see beyond the diaper, or the cubby buttons.
It's easy for me to do it cause of my love for art, and I personally wouldn't expect it of the general not artist consumers out there who lust for it.
But I do wish people would open their eyes, look beyond, appreciate that behind all that cute stuff is a living breathing human, who has desires and dreams like you.
They pay a cable bill (and often more), they live in a house, they need food everyday too.
They aren't some robot who obeys every command.
And gosh it might seem like it cause they draw everything so perfect, and they always get it right!
Aw man how could a human be capable of that perfection?
Gosh maybe it's cause they've spent their entire life doing it!
Hard work pays off you know.
I'm not really a great example of it, considering my art is still messy as fuck even after drawing serious for 8 years, but I've still improved. (But I digress)
Personally, I escape the pain this consumer collective hoarding of the community, because drawing babyfurs and cute things is an obsession of mine, I don't exactly draw it cause they want it, I draw it for me.
I know someday I'm going to burn out on this and want to do different art, and i'll feel it for myself what's wrong. (I mean I kinda have but that's besides the topic)
And I see not every artist is as lucky as I am to have this obsession driving them to keep going.
Please for the love of your community, respect your fellow artist of the cute, and small, and young..
If you truely care about an artist you'll appreciate what they do besides babyfur stuff.
You know, maybe broaden your sights, appreciate the skill and hard work they are capable of.
You might be impressed.
I know it's a lot to ask because it's not a babyfur, it doesn't have diapers, it's not pressing your little feel buttons.
But realize, please realize, that not every artist lives to press your buttons.
and just like you can do a binge and purge cycle on being little.
They go through the same with art.
They feel bored of it, the same thing, it's stagnation.
Think about eating the same type of food every day.
So allow me to convey my opinions on it if you will <3
Babyfur artists seem to be only commissioned to draw nothing but cubs.
sometimes doing literally the same thing just in different place.
and this burns out most artists who feel underappreciated in their talents.
When they are capable of fully detailed pictures, and when they DO show these they are met with zero feedback and overlooking of capability.
Now I'm not one to say that most of the community I know do this.
as I've had numerous people encourage me to do more detailed personal pieces.
But there appears be a collective of babyfurs out there I am not aware of
(either cause I am not popular enough, or I'm oblivious to them) that hoard artists to draw nothing but, or only pay attention to it if it has a diaper on it.
bonus if it's used, or extra bonus if there's an adult supervising too
Basically if it pushes buttons, it's getting faved, and commissioned..
Am I guilty of faving this?
I would be lying if I said no.
I am enough of a Babyfur trash pile to accept I love this stuff too.
but what sets me apart is my artist roots,
my deeper love for detail in art that allows me to see beyond the diaper, or the cubby buttons.
It's easy for me to do it cause of my love for art, and I personally wouldn't expect it of the general not artist consumers out there who lust for it.
But I do wish people would open their eyes, look beyond, appreciate that behind all that cute stuff is a living breathing human, who has desires and dreams like you.
They pay a cable bill (and often more), they live in a house, they need food everyday too.
They aren't some robot who obeys every command.
And gosh it might seem like it cause they draw everything so perfect, and they always get it right!
Aw man how could a human be capable of that perfection?
Gosh maybe it's cause they've spent their entire life doing it!
Hard work pays off you know.
I'm not really a great example of it, considering my art is still messy as fuck even after drawing serious for 8 years, but I've still improved. (But I digress)
Personally, I escape the pain this consumer collective hoarding of the community, because drawing babyfurs and cute things is an obsession of mine, I don't exactly draw it cause they want it, I draw it for me.
I know someday I'm going to burn out on this and want to do different art, and i'll feel it for myself what's wrong. (I mean I kinda have but that's besides the topic)
And I see not every artist is as lucky as I am to have this obsession driving them to keep going.
Please for the love of your community, respect your fellow artist of the cute, and small, and young..
If you truely care about an artist you'll appreciate what they do besides babyfur stuff.
You know, maybe broaden your sights, appreciate the skill and hard work they are capable of.
You might be impressed.
I know it's a lot to ask because it's not a babyfur, it doesn't have diapers, it's not pressing your little feel buttons.
But realize, please realize, that not every artist lives to press your buttons.
and just like you can do a binge and purge cycle on being little.
They go through the same with art.
They feel bored of it, the same thing, it's stagnation.
Think about eating the same type of food every day.
Luckily it never came to that. But I also work on my own projects such as Tsurgdari, but is does okay. So no reason to go on strike
But yeah I know how it is when they'll look at a pic of Lanny having an accident getting more views that a highly detail pic
and just like you can do a binge and purge cycle on being little.
They go through the same with art.
They feel bored of it, the same thing, it's stagnation.'
I liked that part. It's a universal statement, you know. There are many, many out there who can relate to those four lines. Well put, bobkitty, well put.
~Puppy
Anyone know a good program to make music and/or sound effects in?
I only ask because it's partly relevant to my reply <.<
And it doesn't even have to be about baby fur art. It can be a reminder to all who are known for drawing specific themes. There are quite a few themes I may be good at but sometimes I want to broaden my horizons. In order for me to do that, I need to experiment with other things without feeling guilty about it.
In order for an artist to improve in things they excel at, then must break out of that box. Art should never have borders blocking them from learning or trying new things.
I understand and sympathize with the frustration that comes up sometimes when this happens but we shouldn't allow it to turn it into anger directed towards our fans.
Just gotta deal with it and hope that the people who like the other stuff that you may do will pop up and if they can put up with the other stuff you may do then awesome. Shouldn't have to split your gallery into several chunks just to please a bunch of folks who are either "eww diapers" or "eww gore".
I'm not gonna lie, I like doing babyfur art, but yeah, sometimes I also want to have a change of things. Though I'm not quitting, perhaps, well not really. I'll still keep and probably enjoy being an artist despite this. ^^