I hit a funk recently. I uploaded a piece to dA that I really liked. Unfortunately, it was one not many others like. It was the first of my youtube videos to get a thumbs down and it made me feel pretty crummy. Along with that, I ended up going to artist confessions and that made me feel even worse. Sometimes I think about leaving dA and just drawing in private. But I like to draw for others. You never know when your piece will inspire someone. I can only think of one picture I did that inspired someone, but the feeling I had was such a nice feeling. It's nice to know someone can draw inspiration from you; no matter what artistic level you're at.
Looking at the piece now, I do see areas I could have improved on. I'm not ashamed to admit that. I just need to push myself to do better!
Along with all of this, I found out something... Interesting.... It deals with a group on dA. I want to shout out to the world what it is, but I know I'm being watched by people. I can't publicly speak about it. Even if I could, it would be best if I didn't. But I still want to share this information with people.. If anyone would like to know, feel free to contact me privately about it.
In other news, I will be hosting a contest on dA in the near future. Prizes will include points and a subscription as well as some artwork. So keep your eyes open for that!
The piece mention earlier can be found below.
I'm starting to get sick. I feel awful tonight. My nose is stuffing up and I have drainage in my throat. I'm also starting to cough a bit. This is what I get for working with kids. I can't get time off right now, either. Boo.
Why didn't people like your picture? Just because you get a thumbs down doesn't mean anything bad. Not everyone will love your work but not everyone will hate it either. Everyone has their opinions and maybe they just weren't into it? I like all your stuff if it makes you feel any better. :) I know exactly what you mean though. Many of my favourite pictures were complete personal works for me and even though they didn't get very popular or much publicity I still love them because my art is for me anyways, so who cares if other like it? Most of the art I disliked somewhat are what people always love. It's an odd world out there. *laughs*
ReplyDeleteI sure hope you don't leave dA. You do so many nice things for people on there. I speak for many when I say I would miss you for sure.
I am interested in what you have to say about the group you found.
I think I was just being overly sensitive when I wrote this. In all honesty, it was kind of an off day when I posted this, haha. :) It was just a shock to see a 100% downvote rating. Now that I'm over it, I don't really care too much.
DeleteI don't plan on leaving dA. I have too many friends on there to up and leave. c:
I'll send you a note about it sometime. :)