[SFW] Artist's Group Chat

@Badumsquish  
And just why would anyone downvote sandbag pony? She’s cute, and she protects ponies from floods!
 
Anyway, I’d like a little feedback on the story direction. Am I going too quickly, or too slowly?  

@Ranch  

 
 
I would like to know why people want so badly to be a popular artist. Why is it such a thing? I mean, why don’t you just enjoy drawing for yourself and others whatever happens? I don’t see what being popular can bring to you, you don’t need to be popular to have friends and people who like your art. And I think being a horse famous is a really random thing. It’s not a recipe you follow and then you have your cake, you can do all the people tells you to do and not getting popular, and do nothing and being popular because logic. It’s my personal opinion but I think people would stop to be obsessed about popularity and just enjoy creating and being part of the fandom.

@Ranch  
I completely know what you mean, after going unnoticed and bullied for a while, I wanted to be recognized.  
1st-Have fun doing it, don’t be so strict on yourself but still improve.  
2nd-Help others, Like drawing for them and such.  
3rd-Be involved in the community socially, even though i dislike social interaction it’s way different when you are typing to someone.

 
Luna preening, any thoughts? c:

@RoygbivThePony  
It’s cute, and in-character. The fact it’s got over 65 upvotes in an hour says it’s approved by the fandom.
 
Nice work.

@40kponyguy  
That’s never happened to me before :D

 
Young Trixie :D

@Badumsquish  
The best kind of Trixie

@Badumsquish  
:)

@40kponyguy  
Your work is still quite adorable. Thanks so much for the sweet comment <3

I’m thinking to draw a pony tomorrow. But I have myself a creative block. Can someone pour me any ideas?

@Ucox_Thunder  
Try looking on Google for cute cat pictures. Then pick a pony and copy the pose if you’re stuck. That’s how I did this one.
 

@SerenityS  
Glad someone likes my doodles.  
And thankyou too.

Blossomforth and her father :D  
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@Ucox_Thunder  
Grab a buddy and draw their OC or idea :D

@Badumsquish  
Tentacle monster papa is the best papa

Doubt anyone reminders the sketch that I was terrified to color but finally colored it
 

@Adlynh  
Being popular gives one satisfaction, and makes a person feel accomplished. It can also motivate us when we see others catch wind of our works. Of course, not everyone feels this way and that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong in wanting to be noticed as an artist. Just don’t let it get to the point where making art isn’t fun, and becomes a bother to do.
 
As for the answers on getting noticed, it’s all about trial and error and perseverance. It takes time to build up an audience. Experiment and find what works for you.
 
@Clarence Wrathpony  
It kind of looks familiar to me. You did well with the coloring.

@Adlynh
 
I’m not desperate to be popular but I think of it as…a self improvement challenge!
 
Also nobody would put their art up anywhere if they didn’t want it to be noticed.

@Salamenace  
Thanks, kinda think I should’ve added more but couldn’t think of much at the time

Community related fluff.
 

@Salamenace  

 
In my opinion, “being noticed” and “being popular” isn’t the same thing. Many artists get noticed, but a few get popular (like Tsitra, Jonh Joseco, Atryl, etc…). Reasons are quite randm I think. But while being noticed can be a good thing, being popular can bring some personnal life issues, have tons of messages/ deviantart notes a day, deal with some drama because you’re popular so people can stalk you… Some people can deal with thoses bad things but some others can’t.  
I for myself am an artist, but am not and don’t want to be popular because I know I can’t handle popularity, I’m shy, quiet and antisocial… But while people don’t know my name, Some of my art got notices a couple years ago and I’ve always spent good times in selling my art in convention. This kind of “popularity” is good I think, enough to get a bit noticed but most of people doesn’t know you, so you can live your life without troubles.

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Had to make these after seeing these two uber-cute gifs:  

@Badumsquish
 
I think in the vector of Dashie in the eyelashes of the left eye you had a little layering mistake.
 
But heh, glad that my juxtaposition was enough cute to make you decide to vectorize it!

@TheAnonShy  
Oh, you’re right. One sec :P
 
I somehow always do that when I straight-vector from a screencap :P
 
That’ll do it :D  

@Adlynh
 
Thats all fine and good for you. But I asked the question for my sake not yours.