#artistchallenge

[threadwing]

A redraw I did a while ago of a character I had sitting in my sketchbook. I wanna do more of these I always have such a good time!

Make sure to pick up your discounted stickers on my ko-fi before the end of Semptember!

[mozaicstudio]

ICAD 2024, Day 41

Circles in colored pencil.

[kaorimizunya]

Hellooo💕 how are you? This pink remember me Barbie theme! (Ah, have you seen it?) I'm participating in this beautiful contest and challenge I found the subject very interesting and I took the opportunity to study new colors! I don't know if I'll be able to win but at least I tried 🤔 If you want help me, leave your "heart" here! LIKE HERE

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[demolitionlight]

Here is another one of my redesigns this time the pony that I am redesigning is Rarity. I do like how Rarity goes through many outfit style changes, but sometimes I wish the Mane Six would've had a less expressive pony within the group. Kind of like the contestants in the season 7 episode "Honest Apple." I kind of feel like there are not enough characters like that in today's media (Ignoring Wednesday.) So, I made it so that Rarity was into a more gothic cottage core style, but still liked to experiment. I changed her cutie mark to look like Black opals, and she is also wearing one. (Maybe to make her look a little more vain. Like she really likes her Cutiemark.) I made it so she also has very light markings on her tail, horn, and muzzle. I think I forgot to add the Unicorn goatee, but maybe when I draw the ponies all together she will have it.

[theyoungninja]

Hey Guys! This is @xray.alpha.charlie #xac_dtiys Art Challenge! I was planning to finish this on the new year but it took longer then I thought. I love their animations and characters so I was very happy to do this. • • • • • This made me realize I haven't done a DTIYS since I developed my new art style Haha • • • • Booo Al Art... too political? • • #drawthisinyourstyle #drawthisinyourstylechallenge #drawthisinyourownstyle #drawthisinyourownstylechallenge #illistration #drawings #drawing #artistsoninstagram #artist #artistchallenge #arts #arty #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalarts #digitalpainting #cartoon #cartoonist #cartooning #creative #girlsanimation #animator https://www.instagram.com/p/CnDQpopuVSW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sansydecks]

Horror Emma🎃 Wraith Emma👻 Lovesick Emma🩷 Lady D😈 Amelia Anderson☠️ Herospin Emma🩵 Fellspin Emma❤️ (not be confused of FellSpin) Scoundrel Emma😈 (related to Scoundrel Sans) SlumberHeroes Emma🩷 Alter Emo Emma🖤

[melisendevector]

I had a lot of fun participating in #HolaKarolineDTIYS!@karolinepietrowski #HolaKarolineDTIYSChallenge2023 #drawthisinyourstyle #creativechallenge #artchallenge #artistsoninstagram #marchartchallenge #artoftheday #artcommunity #artshare #challengeaccepted #artinspiration #artofinstagram #illustrationchallenge #artistchallenge #artlife #artworld #creativitychallenge #artlovers #artwork_challenge (à Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQoY_OLtKi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[krs-kross]

Art in the Digital Wilderness...

Im just gonna be brutally honest with how I feel at the moment. And this may come off really weird & cringey, but it is what it is. maybe you can relate to this in some way, who knows.

maybe you'll just hate on it... because, that does seem to be the current state of content nowadays: hate watch it. hate read it. hate lurk it. hate hate it. we're in a ✨ Hate Era ✨ that aside...yet slightly in mind... trying to grow as an artist in this day and age seems like a ridiculous struggle that I cannot even wrap my head around, daily.

any and all tips for artists to grow, seems to be extremely outdated and honestly just a guessing game. 

I don't think anyone is out here actually cracking the algorithms; I think it just comes down to...

being at the right place, at the right time, with the right people watching or stumbling across your content... and it all adds up together to...

✨ Sheer luck! ✨

Yes, hard work and determination is also involved. I don't mean to discredit anyone's success; but just... "pOsTiNg CoNtEnT dAiLy!" & "EnGaGiNg WiTh YoUr AuDiEnCe!" or... "cOlLaBoRaTiNg!" only gets you so far, if anywhere.  Honestly, a lot of that art advice just seems designed to maintain the popularity of the already popular artist, at the moment.

We are being sold, a pyramid scheme, people!

At least it seems that way... How many art groups have you joined, just to end up being another number at the end of the day?

How many “ArT rElAtEd” questions have you put out there, in a caption, before pressing 'Send', just to be left answerless. How many group art trades have you joined, for it to just zap any and all creativity out of you, at the end?

How many tags have you used...

Or don’t use!

What are your thoughts on tags?

Do you use "keywords" nowadays?

How many "viral trends" have you tried to follow, or successfully followed, just to be left with the same results in the end. 

Absolutely Nothin'.

Another silent struggle that no one really talks about is, gaining a large following and it not reflecting towards your art content or the actual thing that you're working towards, at all.

Sure, it's great that a lot of people are following you, but... don't you...also... want those people... following you...for... Your Content...too?

I don't just want to be ✨ TuMbLr FaMoUs ✨ ...okay, calm down could I be any more dramatic?!

...I want my work to actually be seen and appreciated at the end of the day, too. WOW! How original. This is what most people want, as artists. . . ..Is what you must be thinking, right about now. As Chandler Bing (the late Matthew Perry) would say...

Thanks! Im just being honest about my current thoughts at the moment, pertaining to art, if that's ok with you! I bet Van Gogh felt a similar way, when he was alive.

Did you know? Even though considered a master now, Van Gogh only managed to sell one painting during his lifetime - ‘The Red Vineyard'.

Yes, I just compared myself to The Great, Vincent Van Gogh.

What?

Im still trying to achieve the art audience that I've been not just waiting for, but trying to attract since like 2016...only with a bunch of people following me now lol

And it's crazy to think about the state of social media noways. There was once a time on Instagram, where nudes were not allowed, At All.

I received a suspension for posting what I believed to be a tasteful nude Drawing, a while back...

Now, open up Instagram, I guarantee, you're gonna see a pair of fake tits in your face, with nothing but a thin sheer fabric not even trying to hide a nipple. It's wild.  Like, don't get me wrong, Im not hating...but if I post slightly nude art now on instagram, is it gonna get yeeted, meanwhile the actual nipples get to stay up...

I also realize that lately I have a love/hate relationship with digital art. Don't get me wrong, digital art is great for it's conveniences purposes...but Im more of a traditional art girly. That's the art medium I started with and I miss getting messy with paints and all that. These are things that can be improved in the future, but I feel kind of defeated every now and then. And I don't think Im alone in this. I watched a YouTube video from someone the other day, RawBeautyKristi, and she kind of shared a similar feeling towards social media at the moment or the state of it. Just everything is very much hate fuelled, vapid. Empty. It just kind of feels like...what's the point? you know? and I guess what Im trying to say is that...Im supposed to find the point, we're supposed to find the point; but I haven't found it yet. And maybe you haven't found it yet, either. I feel kind of discouraged to create things and that this is a whole different level, of something that just...Im turning into a competition, when there really is no way to compete with this. especially when it comes to digital art, or art in general. Social media, even. But I can't help but think about the first time I put my work out there and how well it was received. I guess I've been trying to capture that same reaction or outcome with art again, but it really was just luck.

I don't think what I shared is really that original, I think a lot of people artists or not, could relate to some degree: a desire for recognition of some sort…and I want to be a Van Gogh; as cliché as that may sound it's the truth.

but maybe it's just not meant for me. and I guess Im just trying to find a way to be ok with that and also acknowledge other factors like:

I've moved, changed art mediums and changed my social media handles a bit here and there; which, all of that combined, also makes it difficult to follow or keep up with someone. Put digital art aside and turn to traditional art...we have...Child Art Prodigy’s out here. Like how do you compete with that?! The answer is you don't! lol There's really no need for this kind of pressure that Im putting on myself.

Which is why questions like this are laughable:

because there's really nothing I can do, and Im not going to drive myself into a mental state, all in the name of trying to stay relevant. you know what Im saying? I don't know... Perhaps it's about, exploring platforms beyond the mainstream; supporting each other, and finding joy in the process, not just the numbers. Our art deserves to be seen, appreciated, and celebrated; but it's also ok if it takes a little longer than others, or doesn't happen at all... maybe it'll happen. maybe it won't.

So, let's redefine success beyond follower counts and algorithms. Let's create a space where every artist's journey is acknowledged and celebrated. Share your stories, your struggles, and your victories. Let's navigate this together. And remember: "We don't make mistakes - we just have happy accidents." - Bob Ross

[zairukaart]

Oc Jan Fukuda

#ocartists #artist #arte #oc #originalcharacters #artsupport #characterdesigns #trends #arttrend #artistchallenge #artoc #art #artists #artoninstagram #artistsupport #artistchallenge #digitalart #digital #illustration #illustrationartists #digitalillustration #ocart #ocartists #supportrealartists #noAI #noaiart #realart #realartist #ocdrawing #ocillustration #foryou

[catchdacraze]

Six Artists entered the Draw Doodie Contest! Who will be next? Get your Doodie on for a chance to win $ and Prizes! Deadline is August 15th to submit. No AI. Visit www.doodiesworld.com and send your best Doodie today! Thank you to Dan Barlow Jason Seaux DeWayne Dority Stephen Russell Iryna and Addie Kid for your cool submissions

#art #artcontest #artchallenge #artistchallenge #artistcontest #artcommunity #artistcommunity #artist #comicartist #digitalartist #illustrator #cartoonist #draw #drawing

[threadwing]

A little color pallet challenge I did with @creative_carrah last year

Reminder that sushi mermaid art stickers are 30% off in my ko-fi right now!

[mozaicstudio]

ICAD 2024, Day 40!

Bamboo sketch, in graphite.

[krystallblack-klb]

Quick Sketch 🖊✨️ #ArtistChallenge

[katlynroseanneart]

Here’s the post version!! I’m a bit late, my b. As for details about character, this is Layla, from the bar of spirits. She looks a bit different because before the start of the series she circled through a bunch of hair colors and styles, one of which being bright pink hair. (I’m so glad that even with the colorblind challenge it still came out slightly okay and true to hair color) anyway, have a great day! 💖 💞 💖 💞 #art #artwork #artist #artofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #illustration #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalillustration #artoftheday #artgram #illustrator #artstagram #artsy #artistic #artist #illustration #illustrationartists #artistry #barofspirits #artdaily #artchallenge #colorblindchallenge #colorblindart #color #reelart #reelsart #artreels #artistsupport #nightclub #aesthetic #artistchallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CpptnRQOsLI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[demolitionlight]

Next part of the challenge I decided to do an exercise that I had to do in art class.

I basically found old pictures I took. Found one I liked, and painted over it (digitally). I took this picture while I was on a trip, and I really liked the color of the berries on the bushes. So here it is. For the next part of the challenge, I am going to still do everything with a reference, but freehand it this time.

[spookymoosestudio]

Guillermo de la Cruz everyone! 🦇I didn't expect this project to go on for so long, yet somehow I am still having a blast making these. Gonna finish up Nadja this evening and get them both up on my shop by tomorrow with the others :D  My Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/spookymoosestudio My Insta: http://www.instagram.com/_spookymoose_