I just had a dream That I was looking up at my dad. Except, that's a memory from when I was five...

What the hell do you call that?

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What? Babies Creep Him out.

To be honest, I'm in the same boat as far as confidence going down the tubes in regards to art >___>;; It doesn't mean you're not cut out to be an artist, because everyone gets it. Every student in my entire college, except for the overconfident jerks, feels that way about their work. It's hard to feel good about it in places like school or on deviantArt where there's so many fantastic artists that we start comparing ourselves to. It's just something you have to teach yourself to -not- do.

Yeah, I don't wish popularity on anyone. Not only do you have to deal with all those messages that would pile in your inbox every day, but you'ld also constantly have to deal with trolls, art theft, and many other things >__>;; Hahaha it's kinda funny. Remember back on neopets all those "popular" people who would suddenly have all of their art stolen despite the fact they weren't any good? (some of which still aren't o__o I looked at some of their galleries recently and a lot of them haven't improved at -all- >___>;; Popularity must infect people's brains into thinking they can keep doing the same thing) I was always so convinced they were just stealing their own artwork <_< Especially when someone virtually unknown would suddenly get famous just because their whole gallery was stolen. Or it would always be art from the same group of friends suddenly being stolen all the time >_> And as soon as someone would befriend that group, suddenly their work was added to the equation. It was so ridiculous.

I feel bad, because I actually completely forgot you had a new account, despite the fact I'm watching it >___>;;;

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"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is often dressed in overalls and looks like work" ~ Thomas Edison

"Because, from down here, I can see the world."

Damn, that's really deep. I like that. But what I want to add is this:

Unpopular =/= mediocre.
Just because you haven't been discovered doesn't mean your art isn't good. And that's putting it really lightly - your art is fantastic, and I'm not making that up. We've watched each other's art since we were both 11 or 12, and believe me when I say you've improved a million times over - and while I think you SHOULD be, if you're NOT happy with your current abilities, you will be one day. Maybe you won't know it til you look back on it later, but you'll figure yourself out.

Someone else will figure you out too. DeviantArt is hardly the place to go to get art recognition. Too many people that float towards the surface on their fatty, undeserved popularity. They cover the treasure on the bottom. To be honest, this site is a fucking hell hole - pardon my french. The only real reason I stay is to feel like my art isn't COMPLETELY pointless, and that I have somewhere to display it, even if it IS a hell hole.

I'm gonna look into smaller art communities with less assholes. xD You should do the same. The only thing this place does is kill a person's confidence in themselves, 'cause of how many nasty people are on here. They outweigh the nice ones.

Good luck. [:

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Proud Member of PETA: People Eating Tasty Animals

And might I add - LOL @ CHICKEN TETRAZINI.

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Proud Member of PETA: People Eating Tasty Animals

I...Idk. Lulz.

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Why kill two birds with one stone, when you can kill one bird with two stones?

Thanks. <3

Hahaha, I envied your art so much back then. Still do. That means a lot to me, though. I guess you're right...

God, I know what you mean. This place...ugh. Mail me if you find anywhere good. This had been the only art site I've uploaded to, and I want to try the water with something more substantial, or at least, friendly.

:3

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Why kill two birds with one stone, when you can kill one bird with two stones?

That's true, yeah... I guess the saying "you are your own worst critic" is very true. I'll take your advice there.

That's some very good points. I feel a bit prouder now, even. I think I'll have to dig through my memory and try to see if I can find any of those old artists. And, I guess a lot of the time, pouplarity=drama. And, who wants any of that to deal with?

Ah, it's alright. I sort of am almost inactive there anyways, beyond the once-in-a-blue-moon drawing.

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Why kill two birds with one stone, when you can kill one bird with two stones?

Really? I envied YOUR art! xD You could always draw things right on the spot and they would look great. I could never just think of something and draw it and be done, I always had to spend a bunch of time on it. xD

I shall. Sheezyart is probably just as bad, not to mention their rules on plagiarism are kinda lax for my tastes. There are really specific places like Y!Gallery (fat man yaoi, aaaugh), places for just furry art (which mostly consist of porn), fantasy places... I gotta find one that's ALL art. I'll let you know~

8D

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Proud Member of PETA: People Eating Tasty Animals

ES GOOOD.

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Why kill two birds with one stone, when you can kill one bird with two stones?