Felt!! SO much of this is felt. I really believe there was a better relationship with art and posting back in 2023/2024 but too many good and healthy community practices fell away with each Xodus that happened. Hell, I'd probably not even be at 300 followers if it weren't for the random OC art boom from a year or so ago.

But I'm really glad to see some of my own thoughts reflected in places that I feel are worth engaging in (i.e. your posts and in dms with other artist friends). It helps to put it all into perspective to move forward and get back to that healthier relationship with my own art, creativity, and how I present myself.

I really enjoyed reading this!! (albeit twice through because my brain can be slow on processing words sometimes haha)