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About a year ago, I made a small webcomic in one afternoon. This was my "I don't give a shit what people like I'll just make art about something that hits close to home" declaration to the world 1/
It absolutely blew up and showed me that if you love what you're doing, people are going to pick up on that. You will find an audience of individuals who resonate with your art
After this, I was scared of making non-dog content, because 5K people had just joined for that 2/
After this, I was scared of making non-dog content, because 5K people had just joined for that 2/
I eventually remembered that doing what I love is exactly what got me there : So I picked up weird critters again, and guess what
People came for cute dog stories, and absolutely stayed for the weird shit. I'll never thank them enough for the validation. 3/
People came for cute dog stories, and absolutely stayed for the weird shit. I'll never thank them enough for the validation. 3/
This taught me something else : Having that one, viral post will not make your career as an artist. I got a handful of very supportive people from it (I know you're reading this : Thank you <3) but building up the framework to go full time took a full year after that 4/
It's not about baiting hundreds of clients, or having thousands of likes on that one post. Artists need to play the long game. Build a community of people who can trust you, be genuine in your communication, always show respect and appreciation 5/
To my moots who tend to complain about numbers : I love you very much but you're thinking about this backwards. You don't need to adapt your art to what people like. You don't "need" numbers. Those will come through hard work on both algorithms and hard skills. 6/
What you need to do is produce art you enjoy, and keep getting better at making it. There are always folks out there who will enjoy whatever you're into.
And stop complaining on your feed : It's frustrating for your followers. 7/
And stop complaining on your feed : It's frustrating for your followers. 7/
Show appreciation to those who are here for you, not grudge towards those who are not there yet 
Over and out !
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Over and out !
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