i do unironically think the best artists of our generation are posting to get 20 notes and 3 reblogs btw. that fanfic with like 45 kudos is some of the best stuff ever written. those OCs you carry around have some of the richest backstories and worldbuilding someone has ever seen. please do not think that reaching only a few people when you post means your art isn't worth celebrating.
Sometimes, I have to remind myself of this. I’m not all that popular as some other amazing artists and writers on here, but I still love doing my own thing regardless, even if I feel a little jealous at times. 😅
I can relate because I’ve been through it before back in my younger years back on Fanfiction.net and DeviantArt (I’m no longer active on them but you can see my archives there). We all feel a need to compare to see where we stand but in my experience, art is so subjective and therefore I come to the realisation that my content will NEVER please everyone and I’m actually okay with this realisation. I can never replicate a style that’s out of my reach.
All I can do is create what I deem is wonderful to my eyes and if these aesthetics happen to connect with other people who love what I do…well that’s the best feeling in the world. High Numbers and stats do not necessarily indicate the best…