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WARNING: This journal is highly sarcastic and ironic. Do not read it if you don't have a wicked sense of humor. Like me.
I came to that conclusion after I read a certain blog on Tumblr called "Artist Problems". On this blog people submit their thoughts and artistic problems they encounter as artists. When I saw one of those quotes saying: 'Artist Problem #204 - When you're sketching and people start watching over your shoulder', I thought that it's pretty good and it applies to myself. So I clicked 'Follow' button as I wanted to be enlighted by witty quotes and socialize with other artists in pain.
After that the great dissapointment struck my head.
Because out of tons pictures with 'Artistic Problems' written down I browsed on that blog almost NOTHING applied to me.
At first I thought ' What a bunch of lousy losers, how can they call it a problem?' But then I saw a lots of comments under every single picture 'OMG IT'S SO TOTALLY ME', 'YES, THIS BRINGS ME SO MUCH PAIN' and then I started doubting if I am the real artist.
I am generally a happy person, quite confident in my skills (still, knowing that I have a lot to learn untill I reach perfection), mean to others, knowing when to say 'No, fuck you' if someone wants me to draw something for free etc, etc. - so yeah, I never suffered true, artistic angst or felt rejected because of my passion.
So, lets take a closer look on few quotes, which make me think that I am not TRUE enough:
Gibberish. They are prettier now, clean clothes are too mainstream.
There is nothing more beautiful than smell of the fresh paint, gasoilne or turpentine.
Plus, pictures made whan you are 'high' have more artistic value.
Foolish people. In fact the word 'ARTIST' is not enough too.
They should use a full form of it which is ' Mr/Ms Stiff Ass ARTIST ze Fabulous'
What would I do in this situation?Here:
Random: Hey, can I borrow some of your artistic stuff?
Me: Yes, but only if I would be a generous person. Oh wait, I'm a stingy bitch, go away.
When I was still living with my family:
Mom: What would you like for Christmas?
Me: I want <insert name="" of="" quality="" coloured="" pencils=""> set. If they are too expensive just buy me a sketchbook. Under no circumstanes do not buy <insert name="" of="" cheap="" brands=""> unless you want to waste your money since I will never use it.
Worked every time.
'Heeey, can you help me with my homewoooork? I will be very greatfull!'
No. Do me that kindness and fuck yourself.
Nonsense. I am never jealous of my friends art - because jealousy is too weak.
When I see that someone did a great picture I always hate them with all my heart and think I can do better.
After that I sit and start drawing a masterpiece. Yes, my art is powered by hate, anger and pure envy.
Best motivation ever.
So yeah, these are few examples why I am dissapointed by this blog. It doesn't mean that that blog is bad though. It just means that I am not fit to be called a real artist. But wait - I always hate when someone calls me like that
For me, there is always Art Student Owl. It fits my sense of humor and personality much better:
I came to that conclusion after I read a certain blog on Tumblr called "Artist Problems". On this blog people submit their thoughts and artistic problems they encounter as artists. When I saw one of those quotes saying: 'Artist Problem #204 - When you're sketching and people start watching over your shoulder', I thought that it's pretty good and it applies to myself. So I clicked 'Follow' button as I wanted to be enlighted by witty quotes and socialize with other artists in pain.
After that the great dissapointment struck my head.
Because out of tons pictures with 'Artistic Problems' written down I browsed on that blog almost NOTHING applied to me.
At first I thought ' What a bunch of lousy losers, how can they call it a problem?' But then I saw a lots of comments under every single picture 'OMG IT'S SO TOTALLY ME', 'YES, THIS BRINGS ME SO MUCH PAIN' and then I started doubting if I am the real artist.
I am generally a happy person, quite confident in my skills (still, knowing that I have a lot to learn untill I reach perfection), mean to others, knowing when to say 'No, fuck you' if someone wants me to draw something for free etc, etc. - so yeah, I never suffered true, artistic angst or felt rejected because of my passion.
So, lets take a closer look on few quotes, which make me think that I am not TRUE enough:
Gibberish. They are prettier now, clean clothes are too mainstream.
There is nothing more beautiful than smell of the fresh paint, gasoilne or turpentine.
Plus, pictures made whan you are 'high' have more artistic value.
Foolish people. In fact the word 'ARTIST' is not enough too.
They should use a full form of it which is ' Mr/Ms Stiff Ass ARTIST ze Fabulous'
What would I do in this situation?Here:
Random: Hey, can I borrow some of your artistic stuff?
Me: Yes, but only if I would be a generous person. Oh wait, I'm a stingy bitch, go away.
When I was still living with my family:
Mom: What would you like for Christmas?
Me: I want <insert name="" of="" quality="" coloured="" pencils=""> set. If they are too expensive just buy me a sketchbook. Under no circumstanes do not buy <insert name="" of="" cheap="" brands=""> unless you want to waste your money since I will never use it.
Worked every time.
'Heeey, can you help me with my homewoooork? I will be very greatfull!'
No. Do me that kindness and fuck yourself.
Nonsense. I am never jealous of my friends art - because jealousy is too weak.
When I see that someone did a great picture I always hate them with all my heart and think I can do better.
After that I sit and start drawing a masterpiece. Yes, my art is powered by hate, anger and pure envy.
Best motivation ever.
So yeah, these are few examples why I am dissapointed by this blog. It doesn't mean that that blog is bad though. It just means that I am not fit to be called a real artist. But wait - I always hate when someone calls me like that
For me, there is always Art Student Owl. It fits my sense of humor and personality much better:
Please vote for my game!
I work in a mobile game company as an artist and the game I was working on since last year got nominated to 'People's Choice, Game of the Year' award. I'd be happy if you'd vote for "Royal Merge!" if you have some spare time :) People's Choice Award 2023 - Vote now! | Pocket Gamer You can download it here for your Android/iOS device :)
Pixiv account (and other).
So, while I don't think DA will cease to exist (and I don't plan on moving for now), I'm dusting off my other social media accounts. Too many of my favourite artists left this site :( You can follow me there just in case: - Pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/2879161 I already had an account there, but I didn't use it much due to language differences. Now I see that a lot of stuff is auto-translated, so it's better... and the best feature is THIS You can actually filter out AI art! It's the only big site where I saw a feature like that, so I higly reccomend using Pixiv if you are tired of AI art. - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MonedulaStudio It's a bummer that it's falling apart, but I plan to stick out and see how it goes. I post way more sketches and wips there. - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monedula_nidum/ Personally, I dislike the fact that the art there is so small and limited to a square format. It's not my fav service, but I'm still present there. - Art
My take on 'Noai' and 'Opt-out' blunder.
What a day it was, what a day. DeviantART's annoucement regarding their AI policies and new AI service was a textbook on 'How not to communicate controversial site changes'. Their first post about the 'Opt-out' was lackuster at best. They didn't read community voices about AI topic carefully enough. AI usage is controversial and people in the artist communities are leaning negative on this topic (while AI tools might be useful, let's face it - it's internet, it will never be used with good intentions only). Users spoke their mind clearly, when DA was asking them what they think in their journals. They did notice we're anxious about it, but didn't take it as seriously as they should. The 'noai' initiative is a GOOD thing itself. DeviantART really IS the first art site that introduced a tool to mark your pictures with 'I don't want my works to be scraped into the AI algorithm'. There is no guarantee, that your works won't be used, but it's good to have the ability to at least have a
Weekly CORE membership giveaway
Since I have nothing interesting to do with DA fragments, I decided that I will be giving away one-month CORE memberships every week (it may change, depending on how many people will take a part in it). Giveaways will be announced via Status update ( one is now active under this link: https://www.deviantart.com/noire-ighaan/status-update/Weekly-CORE-giveaway-for-my-935945704 There are only three rules to take a part in it: You have to be my watcher You need to comment on the active status update You need to have at least one deviation in your gallery, since it needs a diamond badge to work. So good luck :)
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i agree too does that mean im a fake too( sob........sob)