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Discouraged?

Mon Jul 21, 2008, 7:27 PM
  • Mood: Neglect
  • Listening to: The Fray - Trust Me
  • Reading: Marching Sets
  • Watching: THE DARK KNIGHT
  • Playing: Games
  • Eating: Smoothie
  • Drinking: Water
So, I think I'm a little depressed. I hate it when I post something somewhere, and it virtually gets ignored when I spend a lot of time and heart on the stuff that I do. (Now, I do LOVE you guys who DO make an effort to comment and stuff. You all are amazing. I'm not forgetting you.)

It seems like people get popular just for doing fan art. I see a lot of fantastic work that gets passed by. There's nothing wrong with fan art. But why don't people who put just as much time into original or lesser known fan arts get much, if any, recognition? I know, I know. People like popular things. Maybe I'm just jealous. But it's hard to want to post things when I hardly get any feedback. There's almost nothing as discouraging as seeing:
"Comments: 4
Favourites & Collections: 2

Views
Total: 116
Today: 19"

Seriously. And that was a fan art deviation.
Or putting a lot of effort into something and not getting any sort of comment - whether it's critique or "Hey, I liked this". Favorites are cool too, but they're often in short supply. I know I'm always growing and changing and improving as an artist - I want to, and I'm not in it for fame, I just love doing it - but I feel like I don't get the feedback I, well, deserve. 196 people watch me, and I'm lucky if four of them actually talk to me or comment. Maybe I'm being selfish. I'm not the best about comments, either, and I've been trying to be better about it. And I know attention isn't everything - but why post when no one's going to notice, or care enough to say something?

I'm not leaving DA, and this isn't a prelude to any decision about leaving. I'm not. But it's discouraging. I'm feeling neglected. Are these feeling warranted or not? I don't know.

There are a lot of artists who feel like this, I know. It's not just me. We should do something about it, but I haven't the foggiest what. I apologize if I sound like an attention whore or something. I'm just venting.

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~redler1:iconredler1: Jul 21, 2008, 7:39:11 PM
rofl. If you think your gallery is neglected, you should check out the :+fav:s and comments in mine. XD There are cobwebs all over my deviations. D:

but yeah..um. I think the reason people would rather see fan art than original characters is because they can identify with the fan art characters more since they're more popular and everyone knows about them. Ya know? I mean, I could draw any single one of my characters all day long, produce an AMAZING piece of art with absolutely no flaws whatsoever, and have it get no favs/comments at all...and then the next day, draw a picture of an anatomically incorrect pokemon or something equally as popular and have it get 34983048234 :+fav:s just because it features something everybody knows and loves.

but anyway, don't feel discouraged. D: Eventually, I'm sure you'll get noticed and get 342038420348 :+fav:s and so many comments you won't know what to do with them all. It takes time...I have like..right around 50 watchers and most are either ghost-watching me or have abandoned their accounts or whatever (I know of at least two people who are re-watching me from different accounts) and it is a bit annoying, but whatever. Just go with the flow, ya know?

doodle some avatar fan arts, draw in a few watchers and watch your :+fav:s and comments increase ten-fold...then go back to drawing whatever your heart desires. XD

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~silvervixen145:iconsilvervixen145: Jul 21, 2008, 7:39:59 PM
You need a hug! :hug: And I'm not letting go until you feel better. ^^

I understand how you feel, though I don't recall ever being in a position like that. I just know how it feels. I'm weird like that...

I'll always comment on any art of yours that I like, and heck, I'll comment even if I don't like it if you want me to. ^^

You're not really being selfish. It's more of a realization, and you're right. It's only natural that you'd feel that way after a while. No one comments much on my stuff, nor do I get any faves or anything towards my art, whatever form it may be for art. I personally don't really care, but that's because I don't tend to let much of anything get to me.

But you're a lot better artist than I, and you really do deserve better. Your art is really good, and you're really cool. You do deserve more recognition and to get more physical attention, as far as comments and faves. Heck, I'll go threw your art right now and fav what I like. ^^

If you ever need anything, feel free to ask or tell me. I'm here for ya, and I'll help in any way I can. ^^

*still hasn't let go from hug* :D

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"Go buy some ketchup and tell them it's blood."
~Lengai:iconLengai: Jul 21, 2008, 7:43:28 PM
I like your numbers. D:
I know, I probably shouldn't complain, because you don't get enough props, either. D:

But yeah, you're right. D: I might have to go with your plan..As a social experiment!

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When life is in discord,
Praise ye the Lord.
~Lengai:iconLengai: Jul 21, 2008, 7:44:37 PM
:hug:
Thanks. You don't have to comb through my gallery just to try to cheer me up, though. Commenting on this helps. :)

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When life is in discord,
Praise ye the Lord.
~silvervixen145:iconsilvervixen145: Jul 21, 2008, 7:47:18 PM
Too late. :P *already going through gallery* :mwahaha:

I really do like those comics you're doing, though. I can't wait to see more. ^^

Oh! And if you could spare the time, think you could go through my gallery and give me some pointers? ^^; I stink... XD

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"It seems we've crossed paths again. It's a shame things have to be this way...but my orders are to eliminate you. We both know I'm no match for you...but I've no choice but to fight..."

"Go buy some ketchup and tell them it's blood."
~Lengai:iconLengai: Jul 21, 2008, 7:52:08 PM
Thanks. :)
And sure, I'll give you some pointers some time. Maybe after BAND CAMP.
...
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

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When life is in discord,
Praise ye the Lord.
~silvervixen145:iconsilvervixen145: Jul 21, 2008, 7:57:21 PM
XD I need to learn how to play the piano and flute. I like those instruments... Oh! And the pipe organ. XD I love the sounds that can make... But we don't have one... :| *cries*

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"It seems we've crossed paths again. It's a shame things have to be this way...but my orders are to eliminate you. We both know I'm no match for you...but I've no choice but to fight..."

"Go buy some ketchup and tell them it's blood."
*RobinLee:iconRobinLee: Jul 21, 2008, 9:47:35 PM
You're not alone, and you're not selfish. I'm taking an illustration self promotion class this summer, and its made me start contemplating about deleting one of my few fanarts that has been getting the most hits/favs/ what have you. And its just a COLOR of my dear friend's lineart. All I did was color it. I realize that I too fav and enjoy fanart myself, so I have to tread lightly with this issue myself or else look like a hypocrite...

That said, I very much understand the want and need for more feedback/watches/etc. I'm in school, to create art that I can SELL, which will in turn pay for my bread and butter. ^^; It is disheartening to not be quite as recognized as both those who may or may not 'deserve' it, but just remember there is a VAST crowd here at dA. Adults and kids alike. And every age group as their own preference and interests. Doesn't mean their word is THE word on art criticism. etc...I don't know what I'm trying to say without offending someone. ^^;

Do know that even though I may not comment on everything, I do look at all your art whenever you update. I've been holding back on comments lately myself, so. I guess everyone needs a little working on, huh? =) Keep on truckin, and don't get too despaired; I wish I could make things look as luminescent as you do.

Band geeks forever!

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~Kurai-Fuyu:iconKurai-Fuyu: Jul 22, 2008, 5:48:26 AM
i feel youu D=

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