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why am i even here?

Tue Sep 14, 2004, 5:04 PM

so a little rant...
as terrible as this sounds joining up for deviantart has added more stress then happiness it seems.
I guess I had this idea of endless comments, and more watchers and people who gave a shit about my work. Now I know I have under 10 submissions and maybe 3 of those are worthy of some respect but really-I've gotten nothing. A few replies here and there but in all-nothing. I guess it just hurts I joined hoping for more but now it seems deviantart is once again a popularity contest and everything around me continues to be the same way.
I guess it just bothers me to see artists who are in my opinion not all that spectacular get 10k page views and comments out of the ass and I struggle for maybe one every 2 days.
hopefully if I keep submitting something will change because it needs to it's my turn to feel respected-I deserve it.

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~jadedpheonix Sep 14, 2004, 7:16:09 PM

I've been here for quite a while, I've got tons of people watching me, but hardly any pageviews and even less comments. I've only submitted a few pieces, one every few months because most of my works would get lost in the shuffle on here, and I don't have many loyal friends anymore. But I have met some great artists through this site, I've found talented people and people who care about my work and want to see me keep posting.

Keep doing what you're doing. You're excellent, I love your work. Comment on others' work, especially those you admire, not just seeking pageviews or favorites. And you'll be ok. Promise.

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"Wear that mask until you love it ... and then die in it." - I guess I found my Iron Mask

~Halouh Sep 15, 2004, 3:24:17 PM

thank you very much for taking a second to comment, it's been my mood lately and a lot of times I just feel unappreciated- but your right it takes time and i need patience.

~annubissl Sep 21, 2004, 3:44:41 AM

ya its odd like that i never really expect to get any comments on anythign i post i just do it so my friends who have gone to foreign countries can still see my stuff. but istil love most of the peops here

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sticks and stones may break my bones, but whips and chains excite me(tales of darkness& witchblade crossover3)

~longhairhippie Oct 8, 2004, 8:46:18 AM

don't give up, man.
your stuff is pretty good.
i like the portraits, and think you should do more of them.
even if you do leave this place, don't give up on the art.
you've got talent, don't let that go to waste.

~jspell Oct 11, 2004, 9:25:02 AM

don't base what you get off of other people. there are a ton of great artists that are overlooked by the mainstream of things. seriously though, there are over 7.8 MILLION pieces of art on this site. that's a lot by any standards.

just keep doin what you're doing. comment on other people's stuff, make friends. real success is never quick nor easy, it takes work.

~Halouh Oct 12, 2004, 4:53:38 PM

Your very right, and it's funny since I've posted that journal entry I'm experiencing an increased interest in my art, it really gives me amazing motivation when I see people take the time to appreciate my work. I also know that it does take time and I know that if you give you receive so I'm usually the first person to say thank you or to comment on something I like.
So on that note, thank you for taking the time to post something here and on a few other pieces of my art. It's greatly appreciated.