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If you've ever seen an artist with lots more followers than you and thought "Why? Their art isn't even that good."
STOP, and read this thread--
STOP, and read this thread--
This is a far more common thought than we care to admit, but it is an ugly one
A good first step when you feel this way is to try and make it analytical instead of bitter
Try thinking: "How long have they been here? "What can I learn from them?"
Make it a puzzle, NOT an insult
A good first step when you feel this way is to try and make it analytical instead of bitter
Try thinking: "How long have they been here? "What can I learn from them?"
Make it a puzzle, NOT an insult
Are they friendlier online than you? More community oriented? Do they draw more fanart than you? Is their chosen subject matter more popular online?
There's a LOT of work that goes into building a following online, don't devalue someone else's work for the sake of your pride
There's a LOT of work that goes into building a following online, don't devalue someone else's work for the sake of your pride
Also remember that while you may not like their style/subject matter, others clearly do. Art is subjective.
Maybe you could try something new in your own art, or do some studies and come out with a variation on your style
Don't fixate on their art, focus on your own
Maybe you could try something new in your own art, or do some studies and come out with a variation on your style
Don't fixate on their art, focus on your own
Occasionally having negative thoughts and feelings is 100% natural. Just understand them for what they are and try to move past them
Finally, remember social media is rough on mental health. Don't be afraid to step back if you feel yourself being sucked into a negative loop
Finally, remember social media is rough on mental health. Don't be afraid to step back if you feel yourself being sucked into a negative loop
