BeastOfEuthanasia

I've seen a lot of artists battling against their unmotivation and artblocks. Most of the time it's because understandable personal issues but sometimes it has to do with the lack of feedback and support. They say: ''Nobody notices me'' a lot of times.

In this status post I'm going to give some tips for everybody. These little things really helped me to grow to the state I'm in at the moment. I'm not ''popular'' in DA standards but I think I have a some kind of following. I think it's at it's best right now. It's not too much and most of my pieces get an even amount of feedback. Even if it's only favorites. I recognize a lot of usernames, most of them are considered to be my friends and I get happy when I even see them visiting my page. It's really rewarding when you see people tuning in for more.

Do what you want to
This basically means that if you have a certain interest, you should praise it if you're really passionate about it. Maybe it's for character design, handcrafts, fandoms, colors, drawing from life, hell, even fetishes. There will be ALWAYS people who appreciate your work whatever it is. Just remember to try new things and challenge yourself enough. That way you'l develop and expand your visual field for all kinds of stuff. The more stuff you can do your own way, the more people are interested in your artwork

Give it time
This does not happen in a flash, minutes, hours, months or even a year. It takes several years and the more you keep going, the better you will become.

Commissions
The pricing depends on you alone. You are your own boss so you decide the rules. If you feel that your art and time is worth of the price, keep, it that way. I'd still suggest for you to start from low prices. If the demand gets bigger you can always rise the prices. Remember to be honest about and dare to say no if you're not feeling up to it. DON'T LET THE COMMISSIONERS WAIT UNINFORMED! If the drawing gets delayed, inform the commissioner about it, they have payed for your services and it's their right to know what their money is doing for them. If you really do not feel inspired in any way, refund them and don't take commissions anymore. Everybody is not made for that kind of work. If you keep being unreliable, it will hurt your reputation. My work will take about 1-15 days to be done, and I cannot remember the last time I have passed that deadline. It works for me and forces me to get shit done. DA's commission widget system does this automatically. If the picture isn't published in 15 days after it's done pending, points will be returned to the buyer.

Your own art
Remember to make art for yourself. You are expressing YOURSELF so it's mandatory to do it from time to time. Even if it's just fan art and not even your own creations, if it amuses you, do it. When you're having fun at the same time it prevents you from getting stuck in a block. Even when you're not feeling it, draw something. It's better than nothing

Draw every day
I can go 3 days maximum without drawing, this has been my habit for years by now. You'll automatically start trying to come up with at least something so you could keep your stuff flowing. This is very helpful if you feel uninspirated. I get into blocks only when I skip a day of drawing.

Interact with your followers
When people are trying to strike up conversations. Even if they are just shitposting, remember to answer them something. It gives you a more personal, human feel. People will start to notice your personality and they will know when you are serious and when you're not. They are more likely to actually worry about you, support you and laugh with you at the stupid shit the internet provides. Don't be shy, being social and nice is a good thing and nobody is going to judge you from it.


I hope this post inspired you in some way, remember to always have fun and don't think about the lil things!

♈ ARIES. (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)                       (Which star sign you actually are?)

(x] you have a tendency to not finish things you start.
[ ] you are very conscious of what people think of you, and you let it impact you deeply.
[x] you’re impulsive and spontaneous.
[x] you are very headstrong and hard to sway.
[ ] you are more likely to take your own approach to something rather than go by conventional methods.
[x] you’re not afraid to say what you think, but sometimes you forget how what you think might make other people feel.
[x] you are young at heart.
[x] you love to experience new things, even though you bore of them quickly.
[x] you can be very jealous.
[ ] you know how to make the best out of any situation.
7/10

♉ TAURUS. (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)
[x] you are very possession-oriented and have a hard time sharing your belongings.
[ ] you are extremely affectionate. 
[ ] you have great tolerance, and it takes you a lot to reach a breaking point.
[ ] but when you do, it’s disastrous.
[ ] you like to take things slow and know what you’re getting into.
[x] you have never been one for change.
[ ) you can’t stand to be challenged.
[ ] you have a firmly set comfort zone, and it irritates you when people tamper with it.
[x] you are especially reliable, and you are always there for people who need you.
[ ] you always keep your promises without fail.
3/10

♊ GEMINI. (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)
[x] your dominant trait is absolutely your love of communication.
[x] you are naturally a very curious person, but since you flutter from one thing to another so often, you aren’t one to appreciate the deeper aspects of an experience.
[x] you are all about logic. things need to make sense to you.
[ ] you are very restless and active, in both body and mind.
[x] you tend to be two-faced.
[x] you are a very critical person.
[ ] you are a cynic.
[ ] you thrive on change and hate being in the same environment for an extended period of time.
[x] once someone betrays you, you have difficulty trusting them again. 
[x] you are very unpredictable.
7/10

♋ CANCER. (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)
[ ] who you are as a person is deeply affected by your childhood.
[ ] you are very in touch with emotions, to the point where you can almost instantly tell how someone else is genuinely feeling.
[x] you need a place you can call your own, which is why you value ‘home’
[ ] you love kids.
[x] you are very affected by other people’s problems and have a knack for putting yourself in the shoes of other people.
[ ] you dislike confrontation.
[ ] you have always valued your heart over your mind.
[ ] you hate being told what to do.
[x] your moods are very fluid, as you are very sensitive. 
[xxxxx] if you like someone, you accept them into your heart just the way they are.
4/10

♌ LEO. (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)
[x] you would move heaven and earth for the people you care about.
[ ] you would never consider yourself petty.
[ ] you are naturally a very generous person
[ ] for you, there is nothing worse than losing.
[x] in arguments, you come across as stubborn and hot-headed, but you just want to justify your actions and explain why you believe you’re right.
[x] you set very high, occasionally unreasonable expectations.
[ ] your ego is the size of a small planet.
[ ] unlike Gemini, you dislike change, and would much rather have stability in your life.
[x] one of your talents is making people feel special.
[ ] you love being in the limelight, and its roots from a need to be appreciated.
4/10

♍ VIRGO. (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)
[x] you like to dream and fantasize, but in the grand scheme of things, you are realistic and won’t waste time on the impossible.
[x] you know exactly what you want, you just don’t know how to get it.
[ ] education is very important to you.
[x] all you really want is to feel useful.
[ ] you never lose your cool.
[ ] you second guess yourself a lot, and the majority of the time, you don’t think you’re good enough.
[ ] you don’t mind going the extra mile, even for people you don’t really know.
[ ] you are not overly emotional, and you sometimes perceive them as messy, embarrassing or even a weakness.
[ ] you are deep and reflective.
[ ] you would rather be lonely than settle for less.
3/10

♎ LIBRA. (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22)
[x] you are very laid back and you don’t mind a lot of things.
[XXX] you are fascinated with people, and you love to understand others.
[sometimes?] you dread hurting other people’s feelings.
[x] you are very charming.
[ ] you would rather look at life through rose-tinted glasses than acknowledge the negatives.
[ ] you are very focused on balance. if someone pushes you, you will push them right back.
[ ] you are indecisive.
[x] you wish more people would give peace a chance.
[XXXXXXXX] you become annoyed when you spot unoriginality in others.
[ ] you will never forget to let the people you love know how much you care about them.
5/10

♏ SCORPIO. (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21)
[x] if someone tries too hard to control you, nothing will hold you back from rebelling.
[x] you are vindictive.
[x] you prefer to keep your feelings to yourself.
[x] you can see right through people when they lie to you.
[x] you can always be trusted with secrets. always.
[x] you are horrified of being made vulnerable.
[x] you have complete control over your emotions. people only see what you let them see, and you prefer it this way.
[x] you do not desire approval from anyone; you’re content to do your own thing.
[x] you can be pretty blunt.
[?] people often say you’re a mystery.
9,5/10

♐ SAGITTARIUS. (November 22 - DECEMBER 21)
[x] you’re a risk-taker. you’ve never been afraid to act on a hunch.
[ ] you love to learn and gain knowledge. wisdom, in general, is something you find very, very respectable.
[x] freedom means the world to you.
[x] you’re not a dishonest person, and very rarely will you take advantage of someone to get what you want.
[x] a lot of people think you have a great sense of humor. 
[x] you are very carefree by nature, but occasionally you tend to be careless.
[x] you don’t freely hand out compliments, but when you do give them, you mean them. 
[ ] you love a challenge. if something comes too easily, your interest in it will disappear.
[x] you are very enthusiastic about life.
[ ] you are generally upbeat and happy-go-lucky.
7/10

♑ CAPRICORN. (December 22 - JANUARY 19)
[?] you are very reliable, but you have a hard time relying on other people.
[ ] you don’t know how to ask for help.
[ ] you finish everything you start.
[x] you hate making mistakes, no matter how small.
[ ] you don’t like talking about your deeper emotions, and you get really irritated when people try to make you.
[x] you are far more complicated than people believe you to be. 
[ ] you may come across as harmless, but you are tough as a keg of nails.
[ ] you like to be in charge of everything in your life.
[x] you always stand your ground.
[ ] a trait you hate to see in someone is vulnerability, and you might find yourself taking advantage of someone who tends to play the ‘victim’ role.
3,5/10

♒ AQUARIUS. (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)
[x] emotions can be scary for you.
[x] you are a walking contradiction. you want freedom, yet you want protection. you want to be alone, yet you want the laughter and adventures that only other people can bring you. 
[ ] you are not the jealous type.
[ ] you are an inventor. you live in today’s world, but think in tomorrow’s world.
[x] you rebel for the sake of rebelling. you love to shock.
[x] you won’t change for anyone. someone must either take you as you are, or stay out of your path.
[x] you like to listen to other people’s opinions and views, even if you disagree. you aren’t at all unreasonable.
[x] no matter how close you get to someone, there will always be a part of you reserved for yourself.
[ ] much like Leo, you expect less than practical things of people.
[x] you’re more interested in being a friend than making more friends.
7/10

♓ PISCES. (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20)
[x] you are very artistic, to the point where you can’t keep it in. art is your life.
[x] you have no emotional boundaries. you feel practically everything.
[x] you are very, very open-minded. you would never put anyone down because of their beliefs. 
[ ] you have your head in the clouds maybe too often.
[ ] you want a fairytale romance.
[ ] sometimes you tend to see things less as what actually happened, and more as what you wished happened instead.
[XXXXX] if you’re excited about something, you become a dog with a bone. you could talk about it all day.
[x] you are capable of surprisingly biting sarcasm.
[ ] you have a hard time accepting criticism.
( ] you hold onto people who are bad for you.
6/10

The highest one for me was Scorpio, i'm Scorpio lol

Don't you feel like drawing something just because it doesn't fit your style?

DO IT DO IT BREAK IT BREAK IT

It's the only way it will develop