I wish I could offer advice on the getting-older thing, but I'm 23 so I can't really relate. >_>;;
As for the work load and running away, I can sympathize. Sometimes it helps me to just break down and start working. If it comes easily, then great! If it's still hard, I'l switch to something and then come back. For me, the hesitation and avoidance (creating guilt) is usually worse than the actual act I'm trying to avoid.
And for DA? I try to respond to everyone, but I get only one comment in a blue moon. I would say ignore the "Cool!" or "OMG I <3 This!" comments that are generic with no substance. But if they actually write out a detailed comment, or ask a question, then it might be better to respond to them.
I absolutely LOVED the tutorial you did! I was always curious about your techniques, but I never wanted "your pattern". The way you do masks is beautiful and unique, and I'd rather your art be an inspiration to me, instead of being a copy-machine. I would just explain that it is your art, your work, and your way of making a living. If you're not patronizing or ugly, they should take it well. Maybe even encourage them to try their own designs and ideas, and add a note that copying someone's design is stealing.
It astonishes me how many people think that copying things out of books and the internet isn't "stealing". *rolls eyes*
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Date: 2009-05-25 09:45 pm (UTC)As for the work load and running away, I can sympathize. Sometimes it helps me to just break down and start working. If it comes easily, then great! If it's still hard, I'l switch to something and then come back. For me, the hesitation and avoidance (creating guilt) is usually worse than the actual act I'm trying to avoid.
And for DA? I try to respond to everyone, but I get only one comment in a blue moon. I would say ignore the "Cool!" or "OMG I <3 This!" comments that are generic with no substance. But if they actually write out a detailed comment, or ask a question, then it might be better to respond to them.
I absolutely LOVED the tutorial you did! I was always curious about your techniques, but I never wanted "your pattern". The way you do masks is beautiful and unique, and I'd rather your art be an inspiration to me, instead of being a copy-machine. I would just explain that it is your art, your work, and your way of making a living. If you're not patronizing or ugly, they should take it well. Maybe even encourage them to try their own designs and ideas, and add a note that copying someone's design is stealing.
It astonishes me how many people think that copying things out of books and the internet isn't "stealing". *rolls eyes*