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It's all well and good being able to "print money" as an artist. But being self employed means you need to make excessive amounts of money before the real world takes you seriously, even if you make the same if not more than those on minimum wage jobs.
Renting a place, getting loans or credit? These things rely on a "stable income" and being self employed doesn't count as "Stable" unless you're making way more than min wage.
Needless to say, even if the money I make is the real deal, to society all it is is Fool's Gold.
Fuckin sucks, man.
As a fun fact, Adrian's liquid gold is in fact real gold. For an hour. Then it converts magically into a water-like gel. So actually it *is* temporary from him~ Which is an added play on the fact that the art (the gold) I create can only bring temporary (tho very valid) pleasure or joy, and nothing deeper or longer lasting. I can't fix anyone's problems with it but I can bring a smile to people's faces. But it felt like a stretch to have him refer to both.
Renting a place, getting loans or credit? These things rely on a "stable income" and being self employed doesn't count as "Stable" unless you're making way more than min wage.
Needless to say, even if the money I make is the real deal, to society all it is is Fool's Gold.
Fuckin sucks, man.
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The thing about gold, it is always real if people believe it is. And I am here, because I believe ^^
Dawww poor thing, they need a friend
Also this is very Sad. But it looks nice
Also this is very Sad. But it looks nice
I hadn't even thought of that. Society shuns the ones who aren't gears working the machine. So I really respect self employment. Still... you need things in place from them because of the way things work, and you can't get it. That does suck.
All that can be done is to just make even more money and boy, im lucky enough to make what I do in this market with my health, ahaha..
Ill make it work somehow I'm sure. Just wanted to vent
Ill make it work somehow I'm sure. Just wanted to vent
Also thanks for pledging, dude~ means a whole lot!
We all need it out sometimes, and it can make for great creative expression.
Also absolutely, I shoulda noticed the patreon earlier honestly hah
Also absolutely, I shoulda noticed the patreon earlier honestly hah
That gold is just as good and valid as any other!
I always get readdicted to your stuff haha.
Also dem beans.
Also dem beans.
Mmmmmmnh... I dunno...
I actually think inspiring artwork is one of those things that is quite long-lasting... not temporary at all... I mean, there's a reason why people can "Favorite" Artwork these days...
So they can return to them at a later date, and feel the same feelings they had when they first encountered it...
Deeper and longer lasting happiness... heh. My fursona is based on the artwork of a critter from an old videogame, Secret of Mana. That fluffy white beastie has re-bolstered my spirit, and given me something to aim for, far too many times for me to recall. Without it, I'm... not even sure I would have had the strength to continue at times.
Art may not... be medicine, or engineering, or anything physically tangible... But it *can* and *does* keep people going forward until they can discover such solutions... Or can at least give them the peace of mind to except that which cannot be improved upon.
It's... funny, then. I think... Rather than gold, perhaps what you produce, is Philosopher's Stone... That mythical catalyst that allows more mundane materials to truly shine.
I have a lot of respect for you, Lapinous... And believe me I get what you're saying about... the difficulties of living via your artwork. As I write this, my health is flagging, my head spinning, and I just want to go back to bed... And heck, I might~! There's nothing wrong with bed-rest when you need it...
But I know the feeling of guilt one can get when they prioritize that rest... wondering if they are really this sick, or if they're just lazy and need to push forward.
I... want to make minimum wage on my artwork. I can get away with it, because it would be supplemental income for my disability checks each month, and give me more then the very basest of survival capability. Right now, though, I'm too slow on completing my work to really keep even that price range stable.
Anyway, that's not a major deal here... it's a struggle, sure, but more current events than what I think will be a permenant condition.
Just don't sell yourself short, alright~?
Best wishes for the future... U u U
I actually think inspiring artwork is one of those things that is quite long-lasting... not temporary at all... I mean, there's a reason why people can "Favorite" Artwork these days...
So they can return to them at a later date, and feel the same feelings they had when they first encountered it...
Deeper and longer lasting happiness... heh. My fursona is based on the artwork of a critter from an old videogame, Secret of Mana. That fluffy white beastie has re-bolstered my spirit, and given me something to aim for, far too many times for me to recall. Without it, I'm... not even sure I would have had the strength to continue at times.
Art may not... be medicine, or engineering, or anything physically tangible... But it *can* and *does* keep people going forward until they can discover such solutions... Or can at least give them the peace of mind to except that which cannot be improved upon.
It's... funny, then. I think... Rather than gold, perhaps what you produce, is Philosopher's Stone... That mythical catalyst that allows more mundane materials to truly shine.
I have a lot of respect for you, Lapinous... And believe me I get what you're saying about... the difficulties of living via your artwork. As I write this, my health is flagging, my head spinning, and I just want to go back to bed... And heck, I might~! There's nothing wrong with bed-rest when you need it...
But I know the feeling of guilt one can get when they prioritize that rest... wondering if they are really this sick, or if they're just lazy and need to push forward.
I... want to make minimum wage on my artwork. I can get away with it, because it would be supplemental income for my disability checks each month, and give me more then the very basest of survival capability. Right now, though, I'm too slow on completing my work to really keep even that price range stable.
Anyway, that's not a major deal here... it's a struggle, sure, but more current events than what I think will be a permenant condition.
Just don't sell yourself short, alright~?
Best wishes for the future... U u U
Sweet jesus this was... really touching to read through.
I mean I figured that even if all my art could bring was smiles, temporary or otherwise, that's still worth making even if I couldn't help in other ways, so I wasn't *that* upset about it (Like a doctor might not be able to help your financial situation but they help your health. I just help... emotional support?). But your examples and compliment was really heart warming, so thank you ; v ; <3
I hope that you'll get far in your art. It took me a long time to get my footing so I believe anyone can with enough time and work, even if it's spread out between healthy amounts of rest and recuperation that your health dictates. And I mean your art is already at a real nice quality level :D It's just growing up your fanbase now, really~
I personally suffer with semi regular migraines amongst various mental conditions that mess with me a lot, so I draw as and when I can usually. But I make it work even if I cant "afford" some of the more normal things in life. But hey whatever just means I get to experience a different kind of lifestyle to the majority. I can dig that.
Best wishes to you in the future too :D I'm already watching your account so it'll be rad to see where you go <3
I mean I figured that even if all my art could bring was smiles, temporary or otherwise, that's still worth making even if I couldn't help in other ways, so I wasn't *that* upset about it (Like a doctor might not be able to help your financial situation but they help your health. I just help... emotional support?). But your examples and compliment was really heart warming, so thank you ; v ; <3
I hope that you'll get far in your art. It took me a long time to get my footing so I believe anyone can with enough time and work, even if it's spread out between healthy amounts of rest and recuperation that your health dictates. And I mean your art is already at a real nice quality level :D It's just growing up your fanbase now, really~
I personally suffer with semi regular migraines amongst various mental conditions that mess with me a lot, so I draw as and when I can usually. But I make it work even if I cant "afford" some of the more normal things in life. But hey whatever just means I get to experience a different kind of lifestyle to the majority. I can dig that.
Best wishes to you in the future too :D I'm already watching your account so it'll be rad to see where you go <3
I don't know if your art's "fixed any problems for me," but god damn if it hasn't effected the course of my life. I think the gold you create has more permanence than you think.
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