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Arkham-Insanity — My Reasons and FAQ
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I just wanted to make a formal journal statement about some questions I keep getting a lot of. so I can refer people who ask these questions here.
Q: OMG why is this crap on the front page of DA?
A: It seems many think I actually TRY to get on the front page of DA, I do not, I could care less really, and its not my fault when I get there, its all my wonderful watchers and viewers so blame them!!!! LOL
I have no control over that so don't get all mad at me that I have "heaven forbid" HETALIA fanwork on the front page of DA!
Q: [insert any formal critique here]
The reason I do everything so scrappy, sloppy, whatever.... is because I am not trying ...I am NOT not actually doing my best work and I am well aware of that. I am not trying to improve myself as an artist or whatever. here is the simple fact.... the stuff I put out here are my leisurely things, I work a full time job as a graphic designer at a print shop, so I have to work hard all day making things look great for customers, when I come home, It feels good to do a sketchy drawings to wind down and make me laugh then I slap some color on it and put em here, I really don't want to spend 5 hours on a picture just for the internet. if I spend more than 2 hours on my work here then its a waste of time for me, so even though you may think your critique may help me, just know its a waste of your time because I am not going to listen to them.
Q: What program do you use? / How do you do your artwork?
I use Photoshop for everything, No, I don't have a tablet, and I use just paper and pencil scanned in and use the minimal tools for coloring and such. why? because I am lazy that way, for me it is all about how fast can I put this out!!"
Q: Fan I do Fanwork of Chibi Prussia Diaries?...Neinescape?...Saving Germany?...Can I write a fan fiction? can I use yoru work in a YouTube video?
Yes, yes and yes... I do what I do to make others laugh and to inspire others, I love to spread the love around, I would love if you dropped me a comment with a link to what you did...simply because I want to see it too so I can fan-girl scream also! 
WOW I think that covers it all for now!
thanks to everyone who has left awesome comments! I try hard to respond to as many as I can! but the volume I have been getting has been quite large, but I still love you all even if I don't comment!
and you can be looking forward to more fun soon!...VERY soon!
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I've been reading through a lot of the comments on this and especially the ones from Res-Gestae (or whatever the hell his name is) and suffice to say, some people on da just make me lose my faith in humanity. Honestly, it's your life and your art and these people should keep their dirty little maggot infested noses out of it. If they want to complain, they should go and complain to their goddamn mothers, that's what they're there for, to listen to that crap anyways. Your art is PERFECT just the way it is and really, what with work and life and all, it's completely understandable that you have that mindset of yours. To each his own right? Don't let yourself get bothered by these no-life trollers, they have nothing better to do than pick on people anyways. Don't change for these losers! *hugs*
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Thanks *huggles* I don't plan to change the way I do things, thanks for the support!
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youre art is very good~ the sketchy look to it gives it a character all its own~
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What is this "Front Page" thing? It's not that one page with the "Two Prostitutes" picture is it? I get so tired of seeing them...why are they so popular?... don't answer that last question.
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So what if it's sketchy? People, including myself, enjoy it. And it's not just random images either. There are fan-dom stories going on as well. Also, a critique is: a detailed analysis and assessment of something. That does mean something is right or wrong. While based on knowledge of others works, it's still a lot about opinions. And when not asked for, they mean nothing. They're just rude. And just because you're popular, doesn't mean you have to cater to the whims of everyone on the internet. And selling things doesn't mean you have to change how you work. Even if it's just for fun, it's still your work and you are fully within your rights to make products available for the people who enjoy your sketches. They're all sorts of trinkets that, to the people who enjoy them, can bring a smile by helping recall the story lines you have going on.
Some of the people commenting here make me lol. They're wasting their time criticizing you for doing something for fun.
tl;dr Haters gonna hate. I hope you don't mind them too much and continue to post, rather than be driven away by excessive and unnecessary negative feedback.
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thanks! *huggles* I do what I do for fun and that is all that matters to me
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I like your style, it's the typical sketching-ish style that I like. And beside you get the hetalia feeling out in the drawing. I don't get why everything has to be neat and clean because it's digital. And if you want critiques you ask for them since you want someone elses point of view. You should ignore those who bitches at you for being honest in this FAQ and continue to draw what so enjoys you
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hahaha i think what you should continue doing what you love to do, because your stuff really makes me laugh a lot XDDDDD
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thats the whole point
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This is disappointing.
I was completely with you on the front page thing. It’s totally out of your control and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with fanart. Then I get to the critique thing and ... wow, really?
I’m all for quick, rough work and focusing on the writing/joke of a comic but disregarding tips and critiques is stupid. I can count the number of times I’ve been skiing on one hand. I’m never going to be a professional. But, when the instructor told me "lay the skis across the slope so they don’t slide away when you put them on," I did it. When someone hands you the answer to your problem, it’s childish to ignore it for the sake of ignoring it.
If you really can’t take/don’t like critiques, then just say thanks and move on or don’t reply at all. Making a journal to announce "hey, if you try helping me, I’m going to consider you a waste of time 
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well see that is an excellent point you just made there. "Your Instructor"
I did not say I don't take any critiques, I just do not take any stock in those who are not someone I trust..especially from random people online. many that I have received were not from people who actually care about the quality of my work. but only wish to complain about it.
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My instructor was a college kid doing a summer job. Barely older than me. There are professionals on dA who were far more qualified in their field than my ski instructor was in his. Just because they are online and you don't currently know them doesn't make them unqualified. I mean, I don't know (or therefore trust) *markerguru but that guy knows his stuff and I'd certainly listen if he gave me a critique.
Given how much exposure you get, I'm sure you've got some very random, pointless comments. Whether those comments are "SO KAWAII <333" or "U FAGGOT", I get that those are non-specific, totally useless and worth disregarding.
However, it's weird to me that someone in an art related career would purposefully do poor work and ignore ideas for other ways to work. I've accidentally discovered so many techniques I like while doing goofy comics for dA. Not to mention, you can train yourself to be worse the same way you can train yourself to be better. Repetition. Constantly doing work you know is below what you could do can get you into some really bad habits.
I get not going 100% into every comic but purposefully putting out crap work doesn't seem like the greatest plan.
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well, we all have to do what works, I have my reasons as does everyone else, not everyone is on here for the same reason.
I have stated mine and they are not going to change. what I think is so funny is how so many appear so worried and concerned about weather I try to improve or not.
I am happy with how I do things and if I choose not to improve and to put out crappy art, that is my business.
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Part of it, I'm sure, is that you've got watchers who like your work and wish you well. Nothing quite kills an art collection/ongoing story like everything staying the same.
But, for people like me, it's just odd to hear someone talk about being happily mediocre at their career. It's not an art specific thing. I wouldn't want to hear a dentist or lawyer or chef to say "meh, I don't really want to spend anymore time on this and you are just some random person who is paying me" either. It's mildly uncomfortable.
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well then just call me the mediocre artist and find someone else that cares about their art.
because this is me.
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I'm genuinely curious when I ask, why are you working as an artist? You don't seem to like the product you produce or care for your clientele. I'd understand if you were doing fanstuff for giggles and had an unrelated job but this is what you do professionally. If you aren't passionate about it, why not find a career that pays better/requires less?
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Because its easy, my job requires me to meet with a group and throw ideas around for logos and brochure advertising and web design, I don't sit and draw all day, being a graphic designer does not require art skill...just a college degree in advertising. and trust me that sort of work pays well
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it only pays well if you're good at it
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But I am shit at art and I still get paid.
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Ohh, alright. So it's not about passion, but money and convenience. Fair enough. I get that.
Though, if your job is easy, it does negate your point in the FAQ about how you don't want to spend time on your dA art since you work hard all day making things look great for customers. Just sayin'.
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obviously that is the point of a career, passion is something you lose pretty quick in the adult working world. just wait a few years
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I disagree. I worked at a comic book publishing company this summer and there were very passionate artists who had been working since before I'd been born. In fact, every professional animator I've ever met with has been insistent that, if you don't love the industry, you won't last.
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you are correct, if you are in THAT industry, that isn't my industry, you cant seem to understand that what I do here is not serious to me, its not passion, its play, that is why I am a graphic designer in advertising, and not an animator, or a professional comic book artist to be honest that would drive me mad and is not my goal.
you just need to accept the fact that I enjoy my mediocre style and my lazy and half-ass work. or find some other artist to watch.
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Graphic design and advertising are hardly separate from comicing and animation. It's all using the same principles and they are very regularly combined.
I'd actually love to dabble in advertising since it seems like an exciting profession. You have to be so focused and surgical with your creative choices. So aware of your target audience and what messages every piece of your composition sends. It's disappointing that you don't believe people can be passionate about something so incredible.
I don't watch you. I've seen your comics on the front page and this journal on the today page. I'm just trying to talk to you, one artist to another, about a topic you brought up in your journal. That's all.
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You wouldn't say that if you had been working in this field as long as I have, you are obviously young.
sorry to disappoint you but it isn't what college tells you or even what an internship can show you.
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One of my gray-haired mentors worked in commercials for years and is currently at Hasbro. He's always spoken very fondly of it :/
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"The reason I do everything so scrappy, sloppy, whatever.... is because I am not trying ...I am NOT not actually doing my best work and I am well aware of that"
That doesn't mean you can't get a critique and accept it.
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well actually..I can get a critique but that does not mean I have to accept it
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Isn't that a foolish thing to do? You can accept it and that doesn't mean you have to actually practice.
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Then why you're so popular if you're so lazy with your art and don't accept critique?
Oh right, fandoms. Silly me.
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Why does she try to sell and profit from her work yet not bother to improve or make it better?
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Buzz ITZ 4 fuuuuun DESUUUU
Seriously, I sketch and I still have flaws. 
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IT's MAH STYLEE
She could just make it easier on herself and ignore the critiques, or not respond to them at all.
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MAI STAIYLE, MYOB BETCH
I accept critiques and the fact that I am half her age, I feel so much better 
Did you watch the DeviantArt 3 dramatic reading on YouTube?
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I'm 16, but that doesn't matter
I watched a portion of it, I'm going to watch it while doing schoolwork.
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Me too
Kudos for for the video
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Anyone can become popular if they draw yaoi fetish art of a popular series.
or tits. Either one works.
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I'm doing to draw tits now.
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Not just regular tits though, they must be tied up or inflated if you want to be really popular.
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God forbid someone is nice about how they critique.
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These comments make me sad. Did your watchers or you ever stop to think that people critique you because they *gasp* like your art and want to see it improve? Critiques are way more valuable then *insert generic OMG your art is so cute/awesome* response.
Do you have that much USI that everyone that notices a weird-ass anatomy problem is now a hater and jealous?
This is sad, I believe I will now delete anything I have of yours out of my favorites. I know you can't control what your watchers say but seeing you agree with them makes me rage a bit, especially when you sell art with wrong German and wonky anatomy in them and ignoring any critique you get.
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Do what you feel you must, I have had my say, and will do what I do because it is the way things are.
Critiques are pointless to me because I do not wish to improve, I am not doing this to improve, I am doing it for fun and laughs enough people buy my stuff and that shows me that perfection is overrated and is an unnecessary stress...especially when I don't have time for it...this is a hobby...I am not trying to make a living from it.
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Why post it online then? Seeking only asspats I see. No one wants you to be perfect, they want to see improvement. Besides your attitude is just piss-poor I find it hard to believe someone who claims to be a professional graphic designer would believe that anyone who critiques them are just jealous haters
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you can believe what you want, nothing you can say is going to change what and how I do things.
I only take critiques in the real world from people whom I trust and know what they are talking about....little comments from people online mean absolutely nothing to me. and I am simply letting everyone know that.
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little comments from people online mean absolutely nothing to me. and I am simply letting everyone know that.
Have fun being a mediocre artist on DA forever then. Strangers are the best people to give critiques because they don't give a shit if they hurt your feelings.
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I guess you haven't noticed but when artists doesn't ask for critiques they don't want them, simple as that. And I guess you have to open your mind to art, since art is more than what the eye can see, if a line on a piece of paper can be worth a fortune so can this (I have seen it myself on a art museum). So next time, please think further than your nose when you read, she draws for the fun and for the lols, not for fame and improvement
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Oh wow a whiteknight, totally wasn't expecting that. She draws for fun yet sells her stuff? Rather strange. Also it isn't the fact that she doesn't want critique it's her attitude, she is very rude to those who critique her. Plus the attitude of "everyone who finds a flaw in my drawings is a hater and just jealous." is rather immature. She could chose to be polite to those who want to see her improve and yet doesn't.
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