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4 years ago
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Things just haven't been sitting with me good lately.
I like that I'm pushing myself to create something every day I enjoy, to practice my work and try new styles. See what works.
But I'm getting discouraged big time. I feel like only the same few people like my work, which is SUPER appreciated. (Don't think I'm putting that down, absolutely not) But I really want my reach to get better.
I want to do more art trades, maybe draw things for other people (like gift art) and just make more art friends.
Probably because I don't do trendy to draw characters, or am deeply involved in a lot of this stuff, it means my work isn't as noticable. Which is fine.
But the will to keep actually posting my work is dwindling. Like just keep my art to myself at this point.
I don't know. I've been having a lot of feelings and insecurities come up lately for myself, and it's a big struggle rn. Not just with my art, but for my life in general.
I'm sorry for the weird vent. But I'm just tired of feeling like I'm getting no where in general.
I love and appreciate you guys who favorite my work and leave comments. It's the one thing that keeps my art drive going.
I like that I'm pushing myself to create something every day I enjoy, to practice my work and try new styles. See what works.
But I'm getting discouraged big time. I feel like only the same few people like my work, which is SUPER appreciated. (Don't think I'm putting that down, absolutely not) But I really want my reach to get better.
I want to do more art trades, maybe draw things for other people (like gift art) and just make more art friends.
Probably because I don't do trendy to draw characters, or am deeply involved in a lot of this stuff, it means my work isn't as noticable. Which is fine.
But the will to keep actually posting my work is dwindling. Like just keep my art to myself at this point.
I don't know. I've been having a lot of feelings and insecurities come up lately for myself, and it's a big struggle rn. Not just with my art, but for my life in general.
I'm sorry for the weird vent. But I'm just tired of feeling like I'm getting no where in general.
I love and appreciate you guys who favorite my work and leave comments. It's the one thing that keeps my art drive going.
I think making artist friends really does help. Faving someones art and commenting in a general way other than Awesome Pic. I usually try and ask a question about how the art was made or what tools they used. Most artists don't mind replying to legit questions.
Keeping at it is key i find. Your comments pile up as well as your Avatar Appearance which may lead others to your page out of curiosity.
Art Trades are a good idea as well as FanArt if you are up to it.
Posting something every day is absurdly hard! I know how it is, because that’s what I was doing when I started posting. It can lead to these kinds of thoughts ^^^
How old are you? Do you have school or a job?
Because posting a finished work every day is good for building a following, but not as good for learning and improving! If you have time, it might help to take a step back and do some study for yourself. I don’t know about you, but I love studying anatomy, or even learning to draw a certain animal! It will really help with building a following in the long run if you don’t already do it. Even just for an hour a day!
Also, reach out to people!! I send lots of people a note, and I’ve made some awesome friends by it! Talk to people who do art around your level, even, and that gives something to talk about! Well being a furry is also a huge thing to talk about. Come talk to me, even! I love learning about people.
And you seem wonderful ;)
Regardless, good luck with it, it’s only rewarding if you keep throwing yourself at it and don’t give up!!
(And hey, I’d do a trade with you if ya want, I could do with drawing a girl again xD)