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Fri May 2, 2008, 1:59 PM

Y'know, sometimes, I just get tired. Tired of trying to put out my best work, then having noone provide crucial feedback. I get compliments (all of which I appreciate), but because my works aren't "immediately popular" or really ever popular (my highest untampered number of views is around 260. Someone accidentally sat on their mouse while eating and refreshed the page.

See [link] for details) I don't learn much from particular pieces.

Either way, I'm really glad that there are my consistent supporters. You know who you are, and I'm always so happy to know you look at my body of work.

I hope that someday, I'll start getting critique from more people so I can learn from my mistakes.

Any stories about improving without help? Or tips? I'd love to hear them.

Thanks for listening to my venting~!

Kate

PS: HAPPY UPCOMING CINCO DE MAYO!!! (Knowing me, I'll totally forget to post a journal, so... yeah XD)

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*raspil May 7, 2008, 2:51:08 PM

have you joined clubs here for the kind of art you create? surrounding yourself with people here who are primarily interested in wanting help with photography or painting or writing seems to do some good

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If you can't laugh at yourself, you don't have the right to laugh at anyone else.

~sirius-altair May 7, 2008, 5:09:06 PM

Yeah, just recently I joined Taste of Liquid

and the Macro Club

Thanks so much for the suggestion!!!

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"You might need a green mushroom, 'cause you just got 1-upped, b**tch!" ~ myself, whilst playing Mario Party (N64)

Proud member of the Taste of Liquid Club! [link]

*raspil May 7, 2008, 5:13:48 PM

i definitely think it helps to be surrounded by like-minded people when it comes to wanting to improve -- i think they, at least in the writing clubs i belong to here, they really want to help and are proactive with it, they are knowledgeable and can answer questions or point you in the direction you need to go to get your answers. goodluck to you

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If you can't laugh at yourself, you don't have the right to laugh at anyone else.

=Corvidae65 May 8, 2008, 11:22:22 PM

I understand how you feel, but sometimes you get a critique from someone who doesn't know what they are talking about. It's good to get the feedback, for sure

I like the compliments too, but it doesn't help me improve. I know what you're talking about. I have joined a couple of clubs, too and it does seem to help with more advanced critiques, but those are not gauranteed either.
You might want to join in some of the forums too in order to find people who know things you do not. I'm exploring this avenue now. There are lots of resources on DA for improvement.
Good luck!

Be JOYOUS!!! Sieze a friend and lick 'em!

~sirius-altair May 9, 2008, 10:16:47 PM

Thanks! I'll definitely check out the forums!

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"You might need a green mushroom, 'cause you just got 1-upped, b**tch!" ~ myself, whilst playing Mario Party (N64)

Proud member of the Taste of Liquid Club! [link]