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Social media can be draining, especially on artists and creators. Often times we get suckered into equating the amount of faves/likes/notes we receive on our art, to the value of the art itself, though we would never admit that. "I draw for myself, no one else." "I don't care about the likes." But when it really boils down to it, who among us can honestly admit it doesn't sting a little when a frivolous fanart piece gets a million faves, and the one piece we poured our sole into gets barely a quarter of the same attention? I would like to discuss why that is and ways to avoid the blackhole that consumes so many artist's creativity, self-este

Please do not copy, repost, or solicit this information without linking back to original source Download the full 22 minute audio lecture on the right for only 100da points STARTING Judging your talent level Have a realistic idea of your talent level -Remain objective -Poll your audience for outsider opinion -Don't be too hard on yourself Find your niche Specialize in something -Subject matter -Genre -Style PRICING Where to start -study the market -start lower than the competition, but don't undersell yourself (more on that below) -offer beginner perks How to price -(most common) Level of Completion: Sketch, Inks, Flat colors, Sha