All the art that I don't share
This ties into the earlier post.
Knowing that I'm influenced by numbers and external factors. There are some pieces I make that I don't want social media to see. I refuse to let myself feel even remotely bad, for lack of numbers on something that I'm so proud of. Me. I'm proud as heck of these things. I refuse, REFUSE, to let anyone cloud my opinion of it in the slightest.
Not everything is meant to be shared.
Also, as a mum, I have lots of little drawings I do for my kids, I create coloring pages for them and for their friends. As well as things like bday cards and going away cards for teachers…I’m always arting, in one way or another.
My youngest loves Sailor Moon, and requests her often. My eldest asks for bday cards and going away cards for his friends and teachers.
Just some examples of the things I'm doing behind the scenes, that few are privy to.
Don't solely create for an audience. You're only hurting your own potential. Create what inspires you. Even if noone is going to see it. Please get used to making things you won't share publicly. Work on getting your own dopamine effect without relying on external voices.
It’s really tough in the beginning but it gets easier, and you feel powerful in your choices. You have a little more control and can acknowledge that having crap days on social media does not equate to your art worth.