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Need Closure

Journal Entry: Wed Nov 11, 2009, 8:51 AM




So there has been something that has been bothering me ever since it occurred.

You ever have it where you create a piece of art that you worked hard on, you put your everything into, but in the end wasn't so well received, it felt like an utter defeat?

That defeat just kills your desire to continue on?

I'm sure we've all felt this way at one time or another. And I'm there. I feel like I need a "victory" to come out of it, but I lack any interest in trying.

I want to try something again, something big/epic-ish, but I have the nagging feeling it'll be second-rate like all my other stuff. It's like that horrible place where you are good enough to pass, but still deficient enough to not really intrigue anyones interest.

I sound negative, but I'm actually in a good mood as I write this. I'm just trying to get to the root of my feelings.

As for the defeated, I'll be so bold to ask you guys directly, otherwise it might just continue to haunt me.......like a bad sorta headache.



What does this piece require?


I guess you could say I am asking for a critique. XD

Any insight would be welcomed, loved, appreciated and awesome. Doesn't have to be nice, just honest and relevant.

Thanks ya guys. :heart:

G'day,

- The Ren

Yes, I've been reading Shaman King lol

Oh and in :flagcanada: it is Remembrance day. Lest we forget.



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:iconziptango:
~Ziptango Dec 26, 2009  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Read a book called "Art and Fear". That is great closure to continue after art has caused you a little pain.
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*NebetSeta Nov 13, 2009  Student General Artist
I felt that way with my Secret Santa last year; both received and given. I know I'm not so great an artist, yet - but still, I tried my hardest to make a nice picture... :depressed: Oh well.
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:iconladydore:
Yes, even when we try our best we can still let ourselves down. But so long as we don't give up, we can "rectify" the situations. That's how I always look at it or feel about it, like so long as I am alive I can correct or at least make up for it. "I'll just do better next time" as if I am defending my honour or something.

I'm.........weird. lol, that's why I'm gonna try for another victory. Rawr! Best of luck to you too!
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:iconnebetseta:
Mood: Dead *NebetSeta Nov 24, 2009  Student General Artist
The only thing about it is that - it's hard to draw everyday. I love art, truly; but, drawing every day gets boring and old. ;P What to do?!
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:iconzue:
=Zue Nov 13, 2009  Professional Digital Artist
uahh but your stuff is amaaazing. :heart: *prods you* I kinda like that pic too.
what does it need..? :O_o:
um... somthing contrast? like, maybe make the blue stronger to it will balance the reds? ^^;
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:iconkingdomkey:
D: but it is a AMAZING piece!

I'm surprised it didn't get as much feedback as the first one.

XD Of course, I was first comment on it, and like I said, its much more exciting than it was before, I think the revamp gave it much more movement, and its very exciting.

Believe me, know the feeling. XD After spending hours on a picture and It doesn't get the attention I expect, I get bummed out, but *shrugs* I'm still proud of it. XD I don't care if some people doing think its amazing, I'm happy that I finished another piece.
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:iconladydore:
Oh your second point is probably my biggest beef with the whole thing. I look at the original and it is so inferior imo, and yet it's the one that has all the attention. It frustrates me to no end. I can't even look at the other it's so bad to me. But it's the one that garnishes what I had hoped for the more polished version.

Gah :crying:

Thank you so much for this comment. :hug: It made me remember something important that I keep forgetting. lol how does that happen.....you'd think you'd remember something like that.

:heart:
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:iconkingdomkey:
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Dwah, maybe you uploaded it on a bad day? lol I know sometimes my crappy art gets A LOT of attention on some days and the some of my great art gets barely any comments depending on the time I upload it XD

:heart:
You're very welcome! XD Glad to jog your memory.
You shouldn't feel bad, The people that DID comment on it loved it~ and you love it~ That's all that matters.
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*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Nov 11, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
I don't really understand it either, so maybe I'm not the best person to ask. I think it is absolutely absurd that it hasn't gotten more attention. However, I'd reckon the fact that it's not fanart of something hurts it. People only seem to care about something on this site if it is fan-art, furry or something cute. However, I wouldn't worry... you already are quite successful here overall.

Sometimes things just don't work out the way we think they will. I've uploaded some photos I thought people would love and I was really attached to, but they never really got popular. What ultimately matter is what it means to us...it's just a bonus if it's received well.
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:iconladydore:
This.

I think your comment really gets to the heart of it all.

Thank you Kuba.
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