Baby steps…
Friday, January 17, 2003 by Angel_Wings | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
This is dedicated to the new artists who dare to share/submit their works and to the folks who were here before me and especially to those whom guided me and eased my rocky, rough starting as an artist here…
Dear budding artist:
When you first submit art here (I mostly speak to the wallpaper artists since that is what I can logically relate to as a contributor)… you must remember that your art is amongst MANY submissions first and foremost.
Secondly, I IMPLORE you to create your OWN website, even if it’s a freebie website with ads you’d be surprised how popular your site can become even without your own domain. Why do I say that? Because it still gives you a chance to get your art out there on “your terms” and that way if something doesn’t necessarily make it here…well, you have your own place to put stuff if only for posterity’s sake right?
Thirdly, art should be an expression of YOU ultimately. Your visions, loves, hates, dreams…nightmares etc. The lifeblood of any art is the feelings put into it by the artist and conveyed to his ‘audience’ because visual “static art” is as much a ‘performance’ as any other art (singing, dancing, playing instruments etc.). –BUT, If all you use is random filters and FX it may come out cool but will it really be expressing what you’re feeling inside or is it just an expression of a few button pushes?
The reason I write this is because I was a big cry baby myself at first. My every art piece [to me] was a thing of wonder (LMAO). Boy did WC teach me to grow up fast about my computer art skills. If they reject your art…be thankful…and remember…when they turn away your ‘baby’ (I know this firsthand…our works are always are babies) just remember that they aren’t saying “Stop, go away, we don’t want you.” They are saying, “No, this won’t do…you CAN do better!” My art leapt by bounds because I wanted to prove myself to them…
So, what is the moral of this story?
If you get that dreaded rejection letter back from WC saying, “We’re sorry etc.” don’t take it bad or take it wrong or EVER take it PERSONAL…they are doing this site justice by being picky. And ultimately, they are doing YOU a favor by forcing you to do your best and not pop out some silly picture every 5 minutes!
WC taught me one of the most valuable lessons of my life…and that is patience. I stopped getting all riled up to submit something that I had only worked on ‘that day’ and now I wait and wait and double, triple and even quadruple take my work before I brave submitting. WC also taught me to be proud when I do good and encouraged me to want to do more and to do better (I’ve yet to do better but I try
).
In closing, just remember…there are TONS of people here to encourage you and help you…all you have to do is ask… Is that not the greatest gift of all? There is so much to be happy for…this is a wonderful site…kept up by wonderful, hard-working, intelligent, thoughtful and compassionate HUMAN BEINGS.
*special side note:
I want to make an EXTRA special thanks to BoXXi who talked to me in the very beginning of my budding WC stint and was so sweet and encouraging and an INCREDBLE and talented human being to boot. Brian, you are a precious and lovely human being. I miss you…*wee tear* ((((((HUG)))))))
Dear budding artist:
When you first submit art here (I mostly speak to the wallpaper artists since that is what I can logically relate to as a contributor)… you must remember that your art is amongst MANY submissions first and foremost.
Secondly, I IMPLORE you to create your OWN website, even if it’s a freebie website with ads you’d be surprised how popular your site can become even without your own domain. Why do I say that? Because it still gives you a chance to get your art out there on “your terms” and that way if something doesn’t necessarily make it here…well, you have your own place to put stuff if only for posterity’s sake right?
Thirdly, art should be an expression of YOU ultimately. Your visions, loves, hates, dreams…nightmares etc. The lifeblood of any art is the feelings put into it by the artist and conveyed to his ‘audience’ because visual “static art” is as much a ‘performance’ as any other art (singing, dancing, playing instruments etc.). –BUT, If all you use is random filters and FX it may come out cool but will it really be expressing what you’re feeling inside or is it just an expression of a few button pushes?
The reason I write this is because I was a big cry baby myself at first. My every art piece [to me] was a thing of wonder (LMAO). Boy did WC teach me to grow up fast about my computer art skills. If they reject your art…be thankful…and remember…when they turn away your ‘baby’ (I know this firsthand…our works are always are babies) just remember that they aren’t saying “Stop, go away, we don’t want you.” They are saying, “No, this won’t do…you CAN do better!” My art leapt by bounds because I wanted to prove myself to them…
So, what is the moral of this story?
If you get that dreaded rejection letter back from WC saying, “We’re sorry etc.” don’t take it bad or take it wrong or EVER take it PERSONAL…they are doing this site justice by being picky. And ultimately, they are doing YOU a favor by forcing you to do your best and not pop out some silly picture every 5 minutes!
WC taught me one of the most valuable lessons of my life…and that is patience. I stopped getting all riled up to submit something that I had only worked on ‘that day’ and now I wait and wait and double, triple and even quadruple take my work before I brave submitting. WC also taught me to be proud when I do good and encouraged me to want to do more and to do better (I’ve yet to do better but I try
). In closing, just remember…there are TONS of people here to encourage you and help you…all you have to do is ask… Is that not the greatest gift of all? There is so much to be happy for…this is a wonderful site…kept up by wonderful, hard-working, intelligent, thoughtful and compassionate HUMAN BEINGS.
*special side note:
I want to make an EXTRA special thanks to BoXXi who talked to me in the very beginning of my budding WC stint and was so sweet and encouraging and an INCREDBLE and talented human being to boot. Brian, you are a precious and lovely human being. I miss you…*wee tear* ((((((HUG)))))))
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Iben
Reply #44 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:44 PM
Reply #44 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:44 PM
Thanks for the hug Shmoopy
Iben Blows Shmoopy A freindly Kiss
Iben Blows Shmoopy A freindly Kiss
Kimbabe
Reply #45 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:45 PM
Reply #45 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:45 PM
Opps! I thought I was on wincustomize not cheating wives and husbands dot com! I really need to get my links in order!
Shmoopy, that was a nice original message though. I'll remember that if I ever get good enough and brave enough to submit something.
*Kim*
Shmoopy, that was a nice original message though. I'll remember that if I ever get good enough and brave enough to submit something.
*Kim*
Angel_Wings
Reply #47 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:47 PM
Kimbabe, nobody here has been naughty...only nice. WOM doesn't wanna stalk me...I promise.
Reply #47 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:47 PM
Kimbabe, nobody here has been naughty...only nice. WOM doesn't wanna stalk me...I promise.
Iben
Reply #48 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:50 PM
Reply #48 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:50 PM
Kimbabe I'm just trying to fit in somewhere in the universe
WOM
Reply #49 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:51 PM
Reply #49 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:51 PM
WOM a stalker!
Man, how did that happen? I must be getting old. Can't figure that one out.
Man, how did that happen? I must be getting old. Can't figure that one out.
snarph
Reply #52 Friday, January 17, 2003 11:30 PM
Reply #52 Friday, January 17, 2003 11:30 PM
hey shmoopy you say that you drew Juxtaposed with the mouse correct. What is you prefered method for graphics
Angel_Wings
Reply #53 Friday, January 17, 2003 11:36 PM
Reply #53 Friday, January 17, 2003 11:36 PM
Well, I used to prefer using a pen and paper or a paintbrush and canvas...
But, with the advent of amazin' technology...I prefer to play with pretend chalk and paint and crayons. And NO nasty chemicals to deal with!
But, with the advent of amazin' technology...I prefer to play with pretend chalk and paint and crayons. And NO nasty chemicals to deal with!
BoXXi
Reply #55 Saturday, January 18, 2003 2:41 AM
Reply #55 Saturday, January 18, 2003 2:41 AM
Hey Angela... how can you be missing me? I'm always here. 
I love the piece you wrote at the beginning of this thread! (except the bit about me, you'll make me blush!)
If you need me for anything, you know how to contact me.
Have fun!.......-=Bry=-.......
I love the piece you wrote at the beginning of this thread! (except the bit about me, you'll make me blush!)
If you need me for anything, you know how to contact me.
Have fun!.......-=Bry=-.......
feline
Reply #56 Saturday, January 18, 2003 10:52 AM
Reply #56 Saturday, January 18, 2003 10:52 AM
WOW! now that was a very good way to start a thread
perhaps a variant of that increadible first post should be placed into the FAQ?
perhaps a variant of that increadible first post should be placed into the FAQ?
feline
Reply #57 Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:07 AM
Reply #57 Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:07 AM
Shmoopy - And speaking of wives...I could use a harem of husbands...anyone up for the task? Less tress with more men on the job )
feline has a counter offer
i am prepared to add your name to my list of people who make a suitable fuss of cats, and whom have laps ideal for me to curl up and sleep on.
the more people there are to choose between, the less wear and tear on each individual
feline has a counter offer
i am prepared to add your name to my list of people who make a suitable fuss of cats, and whom have laps ideal for me to curl up and sleep on.
the more people there are to choose between, the less wear and tear on each individual
kthxbye
Reply #58 Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:20 AM
Reply #58 Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:20 AM
*peers warily at both Shmoopy and the feline*
My - the things to wake up to! (Now let's hope nobody finds out about my tendency to fuss over cats...)
My - the things to wake up to! (Now let's hope nobody finds out about my tendency to fuss over cats...)
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #59 Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:41 AM
Reply #59 Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:41 AM
That's done it kthxbye, now you'll have feline all over you.
Fuzzy Logic prefers to use furry things like cats as dusters
Fuzzy Logic prefers to use furry things like cats as dusters
kthxbye
Reply #60 Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:52 AM
Reply #60 Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:52 AM
Uh-oh. Did I say that aloud? Darn! Should know better than to skulk around here when I haven't had enough coffee yet...
(And you'd get along smashingly with my roomie - she feels the same way about them.)
(And you'd get along smashingly with my roomie - she feels the same way about them.)
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Reply #41 Friday, January 17, 2003 10:40 PM
No try.