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Test sketch again, this time in IbisPaint

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AHH, on twitter someone was being a jerk under one of your posts and I replied with “seriously🙄” and I just now realized it kinda looked like I was agreeing with them, but I absolutely wasn’t!! I love ALL of your art!! 😭😭 Sorry if you thought I was agreeing with them!!

Oh, I think I know which comment you're referring to. Your reply was 'Are you serious?🙄', so there was no misunderstanding at all! You’re totally fine, don’t worry about it.

But thank you so much for reaching out to reassure me, I really appreciate it! (◍^ω^◍) ❤️

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hello! hai! me again-

I hope this doesn't sound like a hate comment, it's really not,

but do you ever get criticized for your work? do people make fun of you for it(sticking to Dabi and Shiggy), do you generally ever get embarrassed about it?

I had to ask because mom kinda peeped in on my sketchbook (she respects my privacy, she just likes making sure I don't abandon drawing) and she ended up seeing a couple of naked trosos, (your art was the reference), and now I kinda wanna abandon drawing completely 😭 but I'm curious if you ever felt that way? judged/embarrassed because of your art,

and if you did, how did you get over it?

feel free to ignore this question, of course!

I'm kinda pouring out how sick in my stomach I feel about what my mom saw, she didn't say anything mean- she's quite supportive, she just looked at me funny and didn't say anything when giving me back my sketchbook 🫠🫠

No worries, this doesn't sound like a hate comment at all! It's a good question and something a lot of artists deal with.

First off, please don’t abandon drawing over this! People will always have opinions, but the only opinion that should matter is your own. Don't let a bad moments kill your passion.

Now, to answer your questions:

Do I ever get criticized?

Yep, for sure! I think any artist who shares their work publicly will encounter criticism. Some of it is constructive and helpful, and some is just mean or people don't get it. Everyone have different comfort levels and interpretations, and that's okay.

Do people make fun of me for my art?

Well, not exactly for my art, but back when I was 10, some older kids did make fun of me for collecting rocks 🙄🤷‍♀️ (I still have a box full of mica and rock crystal)

Do I ever get embarrassed?

There have been times when I felt super self-conscious about stuff I've posted, worried about how people will take it or just feeling exposed because I'm putting something personal out there.

The secret of how to get over it is simple: stop worrying so much about what everyone else thinks.

And here are some other things that might help:

Remember that art is subjective. What one person loves, another might hate. You can't please everyone, and you shouldn't try to.

There will always be critics, but there will also be people who genuinely appreciate your work. Focus on the positive feedback and the connections you make with people who understand your art.

Remember and celebrate your wins, no matter how small.

You don't have to show your art to everyone! If you're worried about someone's reaction, don't show them. You choose who sees it.

Learn to tell the difference between helpful criticism and just plain negativity. If someone is offering specific, helpful advice, that's valuable. If they're just being a jerk, ignore them.

Block or cut off anyone who is disrespectful or harassing you. Your mental health matters more.

Your art is an expression of yourself, but it's not all of you. Someone criticizing your art is not necessarily criticizing you as a person.

As for the situation with your mom, I know that feeling when someone accidentally sees something you weren’t ready to share. But:

Her reaction might not be a bad one. She might just be surprised or not know how to react, especially if she's not used to seeing that kind of art from you.

It feels awful right now, but embarrassment fades. You're fine. Your mom didn't yell at you or stop you, so it's really not that bad.

Art is for YOU first. If drawing something makes you happy and makes you want to keep practicing, then keep doing it.

If it makes you feel safer, try keeping one sketchbook just for practice and another for your personal stuff. I do this, it's very convenient :D

I hope this helps a little.

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trans woman dabi and trans man shiggy? together in love?

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"Mine"

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Your art is so lovely! It's expressive and fluid and both your sketches and full color pieces look gorgeous! Honestly, whenever I need a pick-me-up, I come and scroll through your page because it always puts a smile on my face! Thank you so much for sharing your Shigadabi art!

This message really brightened my day! Thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate it 💕

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Shapeshifters AU character design

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Hi, you’re my favorite shigadabi artist, or really just my favorite artist. I’ve been having a rough week and looking at your art always makes me happy. Thanks. 🩵🤍

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m happy my art can brighten your day, that means a lot to me. Hope things get better for you soon! 

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i love how you draw dabi. he's always so pretty. i love how - no matter what version of dabi you draw - he's pretty androgynous. i feel like the features he got from rei are more accentuated and shows how much he looks like her while also having his own unique look.

sometimes it puts me off when ppl draw dabi too much like endeavor or too much like rei. yes, he looks like them both, but idk. the way you draw him makes dabi feel more /dabi/. he looks and feels more like himself instead of "half rei, half endeavor".

idk how to put it. you just keep dabi's... dabi-ness when you draw him. it feels very authentic to who he is as a character. i just love it so much. your dabi is beautiful and i will never not love him.

Thank you so, so much! This is such a sweet message and it means a lot to me that you feel that way about how I draw Dabi 💕

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Program: https://sketch.io/sketchpad/

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more fem dabi? life is good😌

Yessss!

This is about a recent post on Twitter and Bluesky (18+)

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