Incredible
PassionateUm,
yeah, so I was taking a break from this evening's work, eagerly waiting the results of this competition so I could at least pat myself on the back and say, "Hey, you aren't the best, not even close yet. But you did what you believed in, you worked hard at it, and the fruits of years of works will finally be acknowledged in public eye."
And what do I find?
I'm at the bottom. Votes for me? I felt guilty and gave myself my 3rd vote, meaning its worth 1 vote. How many do I end up with in total? 1.
Which equates to none. The only vote I got was from my own self pity. I knew I was gonna do bad, but there's only that one vote between me and the absolute bottom of the pile?
I'm besides myself with a rush of emotions.
Venting,
Venting,
Venting.
Holy, Shit.
My mouth is dry I haven't been able to close it since finding the results.
Wow. I mean, I just got off playing the whole series which took me weeks, I skipped out on going out for two days to get the characters somewhat accurate. I lost a good deal of sleep, I played my best most inspirational music and tapped that well of willpower I keep stored for emergencies. I put it all in there, and while I didn't manage a full colored version, I did my very best.
But after 5 years of giving up so much in the pursuit of being an artist, I finally built up enough confidence I had enough experience to make something worthwhile. My entire foundation was just destroyed. Its 90 degrees in my room right now, but I'm shivering.
Heh, wow, I think I messaged someone about how hard I was working this apst week on drawing. My hand still isn't back up to par. And this. Not even a nod. And there are a few other thigns going on artistically with other people that is like salt in the wound.
Fine. I'll pick a popular fandom and draw them groping from now until forever. Will that be enough? Do I go down fighting down a path that I sacrificed so much for over five years, give it up, or merely pander to the masses?
I'm lost.
Devious Comments
First off don't take it as an offense to your art, this wasn't a panel of well groomed judges, this was the internet. And annyone with an account..smart or dumb can vote however they want. It doen't even have to be good as long as it's recognizable. And Kirby is VERY well known, plus it was in color. Yours was only 1 of 2 that was black and white or grayscale. Grayscale stuff will never EVER be as popular as color. THats why anime sells so much better than manga. I can't tell you how many people have told me oh I'd read that when recomending a particular book, but then when they see it's b&w they just turn away. It's nothing to get upset or offended by it's just the way it is. Personally I really liked the Dizzy piece, it was well done and well colored but that got crap votes too probaly becuase no one really knew who she was.
So just relax. You didn't lose cause your a shit artist (imo your a very good one, and you improve constantly) you lost cause you picked a more obscure character and made your piece in all greys.
You can pander if you want, but thn you have to wonder wether they like it for your style, or because you drew there favorite character.
Anyway, thats how I see it.
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Going into this I didn't think it was possible that I'd get -nothing-. My confidence is shot to hell.
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Hopefully something good will come from this~
Most of the time, people place their votes in the most creative idea of art, and not the one most pleasing to the eye.
All I can say is that you shouldn't be that sore about it. Use the experience as inspiration for future works. ^^ It helps.
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