The Artful Dodgem

brain: nah it doesn’t look good

me: ok but which part doesn’t look good

brain: it doesn’t look good

me: WHICH PART

I know many people who are so discouraged by the lack of appreciation they get for stuff that they spend hours on, things they pour their heart and soul into. Even a reblog from Sean does not fix this anymore, it just makes the ratio even more dramatic. 

I’ve seen people voice this before and get told “you’re meant to create for the love of it”, “you just want attention from Sean”, “stop whining and go away”, and that’s not fair. Anyone who puts themselves out there and creates something for others wants and deserves appreciation from the people who claim to enjoy it. You can create what you love and simultaneously value feedback and interaction, they are not mutually exclusive. 

Creators are what made this community so special. Joining and seeing the septicart videos, the wealth of art and edits in the tag from so many insanely talented creators was awe-inspiring. And having that many artists in the tag, seeing them spread around your dashboard, inspired others to do the same and keep the ecosystem alive (for lack of a better metaphor).