Well... today i'm very sad by some things about art as it whole concept, specially how people think about art and who makes art.
You probably heard about the eliticism and bullying over our beloved community, but i want to talk not just about it. Just try to think about when you're going to make YOUR art (whatever kind of art), you spend a long time working in that thing, you laid all of you on that, then you reach the point that you think "yes, now it's the time to show it to the world"... then you show! This is the most exciting part of being an artist, to express yourself to the world, to share your art with other artists and appreciators. But there's ALWAYS someone to hate you, to copy you, to try putting you down. There's always someone who don't cares about your entire work, all the time you spent doing your beloved art, this people don't knows how much you struggled doing that, how like you were feeling, how much that art is important to you. This is very sad, and it happens with anyone.
I've been thought too much these days about my art. Who i want to pleases more? Me or my watchers/followers? WHY i make art? Is it expression of myself of a lot of attempts to conquer a legion of "FANS"?
Sometimes i catch myself getting the wrong answers for what i want and i feel very bad for that. So i immediately change my thoughts.
I'm very honest about my self, i just don't like to give negative feedback for anyone, i'd preffer to let a good incentive to people, and when i have nothing to talk or i just don't like something, i just leave. BUT i call it as RESPECT, people don't know how to differentiate constructive critiques from harsh critiques. Personally i had some haters on my profile already, but i've tried to use good manner with them, respecting their opinions. But i know that as an artist, i need to filter EVERY comment.
You don't need to trust people that "this is the right way to reach the good result" or "do that to reach the fame", you just need to understand that if you are an ARTIST, you have the RIGHT to create by yourself. There are many guys that could help beginners to improve techniques, but i'm sure they are thirsty for learning more, don't matter if you are a professional or a newbie.
I want to ask pardon to Nameda cause i don't gave her the attention i promissed about the mentoring program (but i'm really interested in helping you, if you still want).
I want to dedicate this journal for my friends that i met here on DA: Carlos-Quevedo and Aeirmid plus thanking AbbeyMarie for all the support she is doing for our community!
Here, watch this video to relax, it's amazing:
Original skin by Drake1 and modified by me.
