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Published: 2018-09-04 15:40:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 30065; Favourites: 3636; Downloads: 180
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DwD. 3. Slave . Let's talk about social media today. Have you ever felt down because of the amount of followers you have or the lack of recognition for your work? Have you ever felt like being an artist is not for you and you should give up?Many people are slaves to statistics and numbers, feeling down when algorithms change and make them go unseen. But it's not surprising when we live in times when likes and amount of followers seem to define the worth of an artist. However, that's not how it should be. Those numbers don't define you - it is the work you put out there. Many talented people have humble accounts yet they still go out there to reach their dreams. Many big accounts may get you wonder why they became famous as their art is not your cup of tea. Don't feel down - you are amazing and unique. Keep posting, never give up - maybe tomorrow you will get that important email? Or amazing job opportunity? Don't be the slave of social media statistics. You are much more than that.♡
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Amazing work and important message for us to hear. Thank you, I needed this. <3
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I have one patron. Which is one more than I had my entire life until last month when I got it, so.... Yeah. I should probably think of that like progress, but it's easy to forget and feel like I'm just wasting my time on my work.
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Instagram drive me nuts. Either follow people or don't, there's nothing worse than seeing 10 followers unfollow the next day just because they're trying to accumulate as many followers as possible, not because they actually like you.
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I have felt this way a lot of times. I don't have many followers on all of my social media accounts and while I post art as often as I can, I have never gotten 100 likes on one art piece yet. But I still try to do art to show people what I can do and also to prove to myself that I can continue to grow as an artist.
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This is me I swear people need to notice me more
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so sad but true.
Thank you for highlighting this!
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A really nice message and nicely portrayed in a way that makes it still seem serious but not hopeless.
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Very nice piece and I agree with the message it sends.
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Totally agree. When it comes to meeting another artist, the comparison begins in terms of followers, beyond knowing each other as people and sharing opinions.
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It saddens me that many seem to think numbers is the way to get noticed. I'm glad to see that some get it.
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Thank you for this encouraging message! It means lot! And beside that and your amazing drawing, this is a really sad drawing! I feel really bad for her! Anyway, well done!!
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It's OK all homes have this switch that shuts off all the power
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The message in both art and description is really powerful, and very relatable.
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i have many friends some real some i can reach through social media even one person who inspired me to teach myself art, though i look at other artists and see they have a status or have fans while i'm only a girl whom does art for her own enjoyment, while at school (note: last night i only realized i have high stress and mild depression) i feel stressed some assignments can be done but its been harder to walk and not wanna sleep and they say to use tools but i feel like a tool and i even acted like a dingle ling for drama because it feels like good escape but at the same time its bad because once its over i feel empty and only 2 school years ago (and by that i mean sixth grade) have i gotten depression the time, anxiety only kicked in 1.5 school years ago, insomnia i have had when i got depression or i already had it over all i felt like a 𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞
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I've been feeling that way too when it comes to me thinking that I'm not good enough for those who I always want to inspire who inspired me. And that even my friends would get better than me thus I'd end up resorting to the negative feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness and jealousy...
Thank you so much for making this. 
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Wow, I needed to hear this. Thanks so much. :'D
- Yennie Fer
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In the ten years I've been on this site, I've only watched the stats for fun, mostly so I can make a little something special for the occasion.
My work will only be recognized by a certain few, that in itself is more than true, but I am still grateful for all who supported me all this time.
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I know enough friends that would relate to this piece right here.
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I've been struggling with an art block for MONTHS. It's been so long since I've made anything new... every month that goes by without making art, the more I feel like it's impossible to go back to the level I was at before, and nothing inspires me anymore
Sorry for ranting!
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As a Social Media "person" I really agree and appreciate the message you're sharing here. Keep up the positive messages!
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no leo nada pero tiene profundidad el dibujo, que cute
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good advice 
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I think we all have this kind of stress not only on an artist level... It's so difficult to meet expectations and get recognition...
But I hope we can be all kind to ourselves and think about ourselves first before wanting to satisfy others...
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I can get upset sometimes, but I mostly just ignore my haters. They don't know me. They don't know my art style. They can't say i'm bad!
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...............yeah.......i get what your saying......but keep it up you are one of the best and remember stay awesome like always.........
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larienne, just bravo, im totally agree with you, now everyone have to share everything that they do just for win more "likes" and followers, it's a way of saying it's a social depression, you need to get more to feel better about yourself even though what you're doing, even if you do not know it, makes your situation worse, and when this numbers go down,their mentality makes them think that they have done something wrong or that they have worsened something, so much so that you end up being less conceivable, you end up coming down and end up looking for a solution to get that amount of likes, to end that emptiness. Say what you said, help people who worry about not getting anything or social support online, I repeat, bravo!
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I agree with the description and there are many artists out there that don't get the attention they deserve. I use to be one of them but i stoped caring and just kept working on what makes me happy. I just had to find the place they'd accept me.
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I feel this way about multiplayer video games.
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I agree with you. The persistence to not give up and continue improving your artwork will eventually pay off.
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Honestly, I feel like this all the time. I work hard to make things I like and hope others will like, but sometimes I get so few views or notes on a piece that I feel kind of bad.
I'm trying to work on making the art I want to make, for myself, before anyone else, but it's a tough transition, and even though I know not to make such a big deal to myself of views, it still can sting when something I've worked for hours on gets barely any notice...
Regardless though, thank you for making this series! It's refreshing to see someone talk about their experience in such a bright and colorful way rather than the rather monochrome ways depression is normally depicted- focusing on how it feels versus the lack of feelings. By targeting the facets and depicting the specific feeling you really bring about an amazing piece. So thank you!
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Been on the verge of quitting myself lately in art because of it. Its a real struggle
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