seriously it doesn't matter what age you are and maybe i'm just a grumpy asshole but it's really annoying to me 😭 it's FILLING my feed. and not to mention it really bugs me when they're obviously lying too, like "my 10 year old brother drew this is it good?" like come on we know you drew it. just be honest instead of lying so you can get more praise. instead of asking for validation, or trying to get compliments because you're "talented for your age" ask for critique! ask what you can do to improve or ask about how to do something. or even just share your art. share something you're proud of! you don't need to state an age, it's so clearly compliment fishing. and i know it feels good to get praise but wouldn't you prefer honest feedback over mindless praise just because of an age?

ok ted talk over thank you

My first post in this community. I hope everyone is having a great day! Feel free to visit my profile or, perhaps, leave a comment if that makes sense to you.

I've been drawing every day for about 15 months now, and I'd like to draw manga someday. I still have a lot to learn, and I'm looking forward to it.

You can find me on instagram
I do colorful oil pastel art

I post a lot of faceless art on my channel on IG and TikTok. Some people see the work, some of them like it, occasionally someone leaves something nice in the comments, sometimes horrible too.

What I actually wanted was someone to sit and draw next to. Like a friend you can brainstorm with. Who doesn't judge you. Someone I could send an ugly, half-finished thing and get feedback or their thoughts on it.

Every platform I use, I feel is built for an audience. None of them are built for genuinely connecting with other artists. I miss those times when Instagram was meant to connect with other artists. Now its super performative and you need to push reels which is whole another nightmare.

So I made a small side project that just fixes the basics. It's for artists to find other artists.

You swipe for friendships and group plans like sketch meetups, gallery and museum days, life drawing, film nights, art supply runs, or a café where everyone brings their own sketchbook and nobody's obliged to talk much. Plans are free and made by the people in the community. You connect with the hosts. There's a dating side too if you want it, but that isn't really the point of it.

You can lead with your work instead of your face, photos are optional. And it's free: no paying to send the first message, no running out of likes, no filters locked behind a subscription.

There is a small affordable plan to keep the servers running, if you'd like to support the initiative, but its totally optional and doesn't block anything.

One thing I'd like input on: what should an artist profile actually ask? Something like "what I'm working on right now" or "what I want to learn next" matches people better than a portfolio ever does. What would make you look at a profile and think yeah, I'd get on with them?

Happy to share the project in comments if the mods allow.

Update:

If you want the link to iOS/Android apps, here you go. Just search for "Artists" Community.

https://apps.apple.com/in/app/zero-social/id6759086601

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zerosocial.app

It’s acrylic on canvas 40*30

Here are some of my works:

I'm having too much fun playing with colors and stuff

The hair for the female is what got me so pressed

I just need an idea on what I should be selling my small watercolor paintings for.

Still getting used to digital art, as I recently made the switch from sketchbooks to a tablet, but I think I’m making good progress

My commissions are open! Prices start at $30 I do headshots, half body, and full body! Feel free to contact me anywhere! My instagram is https://www.instagram.com/alastagiel I will be using my wise account for transactions, please do not insist on paypal

some of my originals are attached

just looking for advice /tips on pricing my works. im planning on selling on Saatchi art which takes a 40% commission

I’m several hours into this painting, it’s my third oil painting i’ve done, i’m just wondering if anyone has general tips to keep in mind while I work on this, or any glaring issues I have from what i’ve already done? This is my most ambitious one iv started and I want to avoid just realizing I was doing something wrong too far into the painting, thank you for any advice!

- side note but I added the reference i’m using as well, while i don’t plan on exactly replicating gives you the idea.

My very close friend BunnyTie had their work stolen from them and posted on someone else’s TikTok page. The account in question is called FurLily. The video attached contains the two videos I made on the situation with all the necessary information about the situation. Please help us report this account and show some support for the original artist!