theredlinestation:

I’m sorry you feel that way. 
But to put it into perspective I can tell you that at least part of the mod team doesn’t get over 2 notes on their own stuff either. 
Notes are not always directly linked to your success. It’s a result of cultivating a community – and that does in some cases require you to find common ground with a lot of people. That is unfortunately how it works. 

But like I said:  a bunch of people on redline don’t exactly reap notes either, and we’re doing just fine. I personally posted a huge WIP some weeks ago, one of my best pieces in the works – and it still hasn’t got any notes. But does it really matter at all?  I was learning during the process and I liked doing it. 

And if you want to look at it in a cynical way, what is a note exactly?
someone clicking a button. 
We as artists need to grow beyond the thought that other’s online clicks warrant so much of our attention when we’re just trying to have fun with our hobby.  

It can be hard when you’re just getting started because it seems logical that people who hoard notes are hogging your spotlight too. They’re not.
Give it time, give yourself time. 
Learn to become a lone wolf. Love your craft and what you do – and then learn to publish it out of spite. Defy yourself to become better – there’s really no other way around it.

So sorry. 
The art world is rough like that, both digital and analogue. 
The best you can do is rise above it and thrive in your craft and the learning experience. 

This might sound harsh but trust me, 
it comes from a place of love, cause we’ve all been there. 
You can do this. 

– Mod Wackart

waywardsonsandaughters:

Sometimes it’s hard. And we have to admit that to each other.

Rachel Miner, about how she gets through a bad/hard time/situation.

insanelycoolish:

johnnyghoul:

Trans men can be gay y’know.

Trans men can LOVE other men

Trans men can FUCK other men

You don’t have to be straight to be a man!!!

Being gay doesnt make you lesser!!

Trans men who are gay are just as fucking gay and manly as any other gay man.

THANK YOU.

waywardsonsandaughters:

It’s miraculous how when you start to find inner peace, the world opens up to you.

Briana Buckmaster

waywardsonsandaughters:

Remind yourself that you’re worth it in the first place. And when you forget, find someone else to remind you.

Kim Rhodes, on how do you keep practicing self love and positive affirmations.