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4000 followers HOLY SHIT. (Which is more than double my actual tumblr (@seanwillustration)) 

OKAY, so here’s the update. As an artist, but more importantly, as a human being; I’ve been dealing with what is probably the hardest year of my 22 years on this earth. Not only has my living situation changed dramatically, but I’ve been busy with work, animating, freelance shit, interpersonal relationships, etc. It’s all been a LOT. Keeping up with this blog up until this point has been an on-and-off thing because 1.) well, I created it, and can do whatever I want, but 2.) because I’ve had amazing moderators to help me keep this community (on Tumblr) and the AED Discord (which is an even more active and buzzing community) afloat. This is a thank you to them, and to any one of you artists reading this. So here’s the dilemma. I have a SHIT TON. AND I MEAN A SHIT TON. Of your submissions to comb through and queue onto here. Once that’s done, I’m going to change up the way we do submissions here to make it much more efficient. But it’ll probably be a few days before that happens. THEN, I’m going to start doing regular blog posts about my life as an artist, the resources i find, the resources that I think will help the community of artists that I’ve brought together here, and answers to the (hundreds) of questions that I get asked, but never respond to because I basically fell off from using tumblr. ALSO I’ll get into the new places that you’ll be able to submit your art to be seen in other channels on the internet (www.artistseveryday.com, and the other AED social media as well) once those get set up a little better. Aaaaanyway, long story less long, I’m gonna be more active on here, and I’m gonna get back to helping artists be better artists and find their audience. Thank you to anyone whose been with the blog from the beginning, thank you to anyone who believes in the idea, and thank you to anyone that’s reading this. I love this shit more than anything in the world, and I literally just want to show others that they can make a living doing what they love. The resources are there, so if I (we) have to be the one(s) to put it all in once place; then so be it. 

Keep sharing, keep creating and keep asking questions!

I started Artists-Everyday because I know what it's like to feel like people don't see and appreciate your art. I draw everyday, and each new piece is a new expression of who I am and how I'm feeling. When things are going well, I have art, and when things are at their hardest I have art too. This summer has been the most emotionally taxing summer of my entire life. I usually don't like to put my business out there, but I just got out of a four year relationship with the person that I love more than anything in the world. The person that I feel is my soulmate. We're currently taking time to grow separately as adults and although we're still best friends she's the only person that I want to end up with. I know that that's not something that can happen unless I learn to get rid of my ego, selfishness and impatience and grow into the person that she needs. Not the person that I think she needs. I'm putting this out there because I don't know what the future holds, but what I do know is that no matter how hard things get; or how rocky relationships can be: art is one thing that I can always depend on. I've been making the effort to continue to create, even when there are times where I want to sleep and not wake up for entire day. Art is always there, and it's one of the few things that will always give back to you. Artists-Everyday is not something that I do just for myself; but because I believe that the universe gives back the energy that you put into it. It's something that will allow me to give back to a community that keeps me energized and focused when I'm at my lowest. I want to share your art, I want to help you all find your audiences and find your communities, and find new and exciting people and connections and job opportunities that will not only help you all grow as artists, but as people! Tumblr had given me so many new ideas and opportunities, and this blog is my way of trying to do that for other people. SO PLEASE: -submit your art -submit links to your artistic posts -send me your commission info -reblog this for other artists -follow artists-everyday -share your experiences of this blog with me, and other -ask questions -answer questions -submit tutorials and animations and videos But MOST importantly: Help me share the things that you create with the world, because no matter how hard things are or how tough times get for you or anyone you know; the world is a special place, and I know that we can create a beautiful community for those who need it

I'm only one person, so it's HARD for me to keep up with all of the artists! Make sure that you follow Artists-Everyday and keep submitting your work whenever you have a new piece! 

And if its not too much trouble, always feel free to follow MY blog as well! @seanwillustration - I post my art often, and I love to answer any questions you all may have