Hey guys. I was going to post a big long rant about this but tracy() and I just had a chat about the same thing, and I guess it's a controversial topic.

my side: Please. please please please. Tell me why you like or don't like something of mine. Or of anyone's. it's really not that hard.. when I critique I simply bring up Notepad (or textedit for you mac users) and just start writing why I like or dislike a piece..

tracy's side: people are lazy. I shouldn't let it get to me, nor should I expect too much of people because honestly, it's a sign of encouragement if people simply say that they like a piece and don't tell me why. Not everyone's going to try and make me improve by giving me long drawn-out critiques.

BUT SERIOUSLY.
*agrees with my side more*
NOBODY. EVER. COMMENTS. ANYMORE. It's soo frustrating when I get a fave.. it's like.. great.. you appreciate this piece of art.. but why? HOW CAN I MAKE SURE YOU APPRECIATE MORE PIECES OF ART FROM ME >:l

It's like.. picture sitting somewhere, happily sketching away.. and someone walks by.
scenario one: "Oh, that looks cool."
scenario two: "Oh, that looks cool. I love the way you drew her arms~ and this part looks nice too, it looks great overall."

if you can't tell, number one is a FAVOURITE situation. number two is a COMMENT situation. even a small comment like that would make me happier than someone just faving my art and calling it good. I hate being the bitchy artist who complains about faving and running. I really do. I DO appreciate that you like my art enough to add it into your collection of art that you appreciate...
but really guys.. is it really that hard to comment?

Next time you see a piece of art that you like, pull up Notepad or TextEdit to the side, and write just what you like about a piece. I'm serious, artists LOVE it. Write what you DON'T like about a piece too, because if other people are like me, they would prefer that you tell them exactly what you don't like about a piece so they can improve, rather than a favorite.

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UPDATE!

As always, I haven't posted because I have a massive list of things to draw. I'm currently working on dear Sohma()'s commission, as well as an animated group icon(which will look friggin' sweet once I'm finished.. still sketching though), as well as a meme which I'm working very hard on.

I basically switch off depending on which one I'm tired of working on, or whatever. I have a list of things I need to start or finish drawing, on a notecard, taped to my monitor. It's 10 drawings long. ;_; Some are just ideas of things that I should eventually get to, and some are drawings which are YEARS old... D:

How's everyone doing? :3