Yeah so hey guys
Penny reminded me to post this with her mini-rant LOL thank you, Penny.
So as art school is approaching, I’m going to feel the need to make a couple of changes to how I post and blog. To be perfectly honest, I’m getting sick of waking up and feeling like I have to post and reblog pretty pictures, because that’s basically what brought an onslaught of followers in the first place. That’s not the full reason of why I want to blog. I want to legit journal and post to record things I’m going through to share with friends, not reblog that pretty fashion picture because you like it.
I love all of you guys very much, but I feel like my perception on what I see tumblr as has been skewed by followers, pretty images, and reblogs. I want to make a blog for my art, my progress in the world, and my personal life, not to have followers, but to keep those close to me updated and to share what I want to share with them and anyone else who gives a fuck. I want to blog about world issues, issues that bother me personally, etc.
Not that I don’t do that already! But all the other flashy things that I can reblog, I feel, has taken away from what my core content is.
So I’ll be considering moving my blog in the near future for the sheer purpose of sharing my art and art experiences, talking about my friends’ art and promoting them, and anything else along those lines, because I’ve been too caught up in the flashy stuff for too long.
The moleskin(e) sketchbook that I decorated. I need to fill up my hugeass school sketchbook first before using it because I’m an OCD motherfucker about that. But It’s probably going to act as my summer sketchbook/journal so I am PRETTY PUMPED.
"I want to be a better artist" - A journal entry by Endling, Deviantart artist of "Everafter"
Endling has been one of my favorite comic/illustration artists since 8th grade and one of my BIGGEST inspirations. I have to say, without being inspired by his work, I wouldn’t be at the level I am now. Granted it’s not a high level, but it’s a higher level than middle school!
I encourage ANYONE who wants to advance their artistic ability to read this recent journal entry of his. You’ll all get a kick out of it and a hint as to how much work, but rewarding feelings, art brings, takes and needs.
First of all GOT MY HAIR TRIMMED TODAY. My bangs are pretty ballin.
Second of all, my mom got me this journal when we went to Barnes ‘n Noble today. It was hand-made in India, and “no two journals are exactly alike.” Part of the money goes to the people who made it, so I’m going to put this lil’ thing to the best possible use.
Okay back to sims 2.
The whole follower thing and how I feel about the blog in general
I tend not to get offended when people unfollow me. I lose about 1-3 followers each week and then gain some. Sometimes they leave in fours. I’m not going to disclose how many followers I have because I believe that that is personal business, but I will say that I have a pretty decent amount. I never even thought I would get over 10.
I’m blessed that this amount of people follow me, put up with my bitchrants, and still push through all the PMS to get to the art and photography they can admire. It’s true that a lot of what I post and reblog is for my followers to appreciate. But one thing I try never to forget is that my blog is for me. No one else. I’m first when it comes to my blog, and if people want to look at my life through Tumblr, then that is wonderful. It’s why I don’t get upset when I lose followers.
People shouldn’t be so offended when they lose followers. The fact of the matter is that not everyone gives a shit about you. It’s just true. Not everyone is going to read how your school day went. Not everyone is going to care that you like a tv show. Not everyone is going to agree with your opinions. And not everyone is going to love the photos you post. Each and every person has their own taste in material, and if they think that your material just doesn’t match up after a while, then they have the right to unfollow you.
A ‘fuck you’ isn’t needed. You shouldn’t flip the bird at every person that unfollows you. You unfollow people all the time don’t you? Why should it be any different for them? Also, don’t make a huge deal if you don’t have a huge amount of followers. Your blog is for you before anything. You should never forget that. A blog is like a public journal. You can hand it to people, but not everyone is going to bother to flip through the pages.
Appreciate the people who look at your stuff, and give a friendly tip of the hat to those who want to move on. The tastes of everyone is always changing, including yours.
