To Those Who Praise Sh*tty Art

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For clarification (and just so there is no confusion): I am merely making my feelings known about a particular artist who, on most occasions is a very talented artist, but has recently let me (and those with discerning taste) down. I'm sure many of you watch this artist as well, but no I'm not going to let you know who I'm talking about. But I will say that this artist is apart of the 1,000,000 pageview club (I don't believe this club actually exists, it's just what I call it). And so we are clear: when I say "shitty art" I mean art from individuals who have GENUINE talent, but choose (and it is a choice) to produce sub-par (read: shitty) work. And for the record, I'm not alone in my criticism, I've even seen correspondence with other "elite" artists who've criticized this artist's work. And of course, the artist claims it's because of deadlines and how fast he/she works. And please do not read this and think that I am claiming to be God's gift to art, and that everything I produce is the equivalent of pure gold. No, it is not. Not hardly. BUT I also do not call myself a professional. As I write this, and continue to think about my stance, I believe that my bigger complaint is with not only the people who drool over this shit, but the companies who willingly pay A LOT of money for this garbage, and TRUST it is garbage. Maybe I have high standards (I do). Maybe I'm hating (I am). Maybe I just want my "pros" to give me pro quality work (fuck yes, I do). And so should you!





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Jobichi-san's avatar
I'd rather put up works that are complete and fulfilling than post crap (which is why my deviantart has hardly anything up :x)

I think it's his/her choice... but if I were that artist, I would seriously not post anything at all. I mean, why post sub-par work? Just to get pageviews? Publicity? Especially with all the deadlines... Gotta manage the priorities first ya? That's what I think (and what I do).

As for undiscerning people out there who can't tell the difference between good and bad art.... I believe there are cases where the people comment and fave it as a show of support for the artist. Perhaps the art really is crappy (idk since I dunno artist in question), but such support.. in my case, would really help me and drive me to produce better art. But of course, sadly, there are just people who say 'nice!' to everything (perhaps to garner more pageviews for themselves!)

tl;dr, I really don't know. But continue doing what you deem fit :)