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hello there! this is a very random status update but, i wanted to rant a little bit and possibly get some advice from the art community. if you do read this, i really appreciate your time - i definitely needed to be heard.
Spoileri have been on art haven for a while now, and the community is lovely. especially when i had a shop, i was surprised by the kindness and generosity of the consumers. i made the conscious decision to change my art style throughout the years and make it more semi-realistic rather than anime-esque. i have a terrible trait where i compare myself too much and i was unhappy with the style that i had. i felt that it was rough around the edges and not appealing yet, again surprisingly, it did very well in terms of selling. once the shift in my style was complete, my audience disappeared and it seems this style is no longer appealing to this community. of course, i may be completely misunderstanding what is happening but, this is just how i feel.
i decided to join several discord servers, in hopes that maybe there are people outside of the art haven platform that would be interested in the things i produce - no hopes there. it has made me very timid and afraid to share my art. i would love to participate in auctions and try out new things, but i feel that because of my seemingly non-existent audience there is no point in trying and i should just continue to draw for fun. i do very much enjoy producing art and i hope to improve my art more in the future, even though sometimes it feels as though i bit off more than i could chew with this style and it does peek through in my drawings in my opinion.
again, thank you for reading. this was very lengthy but, it is nice to get this off my chest since it has been on my mind for a while. this may have been very badly phrased, so i sincerely apologise if i have misconceptions or made assumptions about the community. i hope you have a wonderful day/night! and, if you feel the same, i think art should be something you do because you enjoy it. not because it should appeal to others. so, if you are happy with your art and your skills, please do not feel that you should change it. thank you again <3
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thank you so much for responding! i feel so happy now that i have gotten your advice. also, thank you for reading my lengthy status update. i sincerely appreciate your time and energy.
i will definitely take what you have said into consideration and i will try to break out of my shell. you have given me a lot of hope, so genuinely, thank you
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It's my birthday.
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Happy birthday lovely! I hope you have a wonderful day ~ ♡
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So I’m feeling kinda depressed my relationship is having troubles again and I’m feeling pretty tired and I’m scared of going into another rupture like the last time... I deserve respect and my partner sometimes treats me like shit and he says it’s his way to be, I don’t think being called a “stupid bitch” “ a fucking idiot” it’s normal tbh, justifying that is his way of talking... I don’t think it’s okay...
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I am sorry that you have to go through this.
Relationships are difficult, and we have to learn to compromise on certain things with each other. But you should never have to compromise your confidence or your mental stability in order to make something work. If your significant other is unwilling to change, and not a change because it is forced, but change because it is the right thing to do, morally, mentally and socially, then he should be disappointed in himself.
You do deserve better, and I am glad that you have realised this. By no means do you have to stay in a relationship that’s mentally abusive. If it is fixable, then I wish the best for you and your romantic life, and I hope you can both get passed this in a correct way. But if it isn’t, maybe it’s best to let go, for your own sake. There’s nothing wrong with being selfish.
And, never be afraid of the things that happen in life. Things always happen for the better, and life gets easier because of our gained strength and wisdom. Problems never get easier but our new understandings helps us find the strength to overcome them anyways. So, be a free spirit and enjoy life, without fear! You are a beautiful person inside and out, and you deserve to live your very best!
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OK <3 Updateee
Bday: May 11th
First day of the new job was the 12th and it went amazing I learned a lot.
Second day of my new job was today and it was extremely frustrating but everyday cannot be a perfect day; I'm still very happy with the company.
No matter how annoyed I was with today >_< I won't let it discourage me in anyway.
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Happy belated birthday! I hope you had a lovely day ~
Ooh, and good luck for the future at the company!
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Does anyone else feel like they're on this website with a community of wonderful and amazing artists and you want to connect with these artists but dont know how? Maybe Im just being too scary LOL but I want some art friends in my space. I feel so uninspired and my confidence is dimming
just a little rant 
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i have insecurities to myself like im not pretty and no one will like me
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Here's some bored art...
Kaneki
I won't be drawing anymore...
It's been really fun everyone ~
Thank you for all of your support...
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To be honest, I have not been able to sell artwork recently...
I will probably come back at some point but, I have been struggling a lot recently.
It is not that bad, I might try to draw something but, I will need to perfect my artwork a little more until then.
I also have a lot of important exams coming up, so I am trying to balance that at the same time as this.
Maybe, it is more advisable that I focus on that for now, until I get the grades I want.
Thank you so much for caring though, I really really appreciate it.
You're super lovely ~
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I feel like everything around me is starting to fall apart. I don't know why, but every time I try to do something or go out, I lose the motivation because I end up feeling useless. Depression really fucking sucks sometimes. I feel like I'm alone and I can't shake it off half of the time.
just doing some sad rambling, pls ignore.
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It is not as easy statement to follow when someone tells you to just "cheer up". But, please know that even if you feel that you are useless, lots of other people think otherwise. Everybody has a purpose in this world.
Depression is difficult... It does consume you and cause you to lack motivation, but it is important that you try your best to fight against it. Try to focus on positive things more and put aside the negatives. Of course, that is definitely easier said than done, but please try your best to keep yourself cheery and happy. Although, you may feel that no one cares and you are alone in this world sometimes, please try to think about the people that you love and how much they love you. Try to go out more and enjoy nature, keep away from the bed so you don't sleep on your worries and have contact. Tell people that you are grateful for them and you love them and they will definitely return that positive energy back to you.
You are amazing, you are loved and you are precious in this world. You are a wonderful person and you are perfect with all the imperfections that you may have. I believe that anything that we see as flaws are what exudes our true beauty. We may have never spoken before, but please know that there are people out there who love and care about you, even if they have never spoken to you before.
I hope this message makes you feel better.
Don't let that black dog get the better of you...
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こんにちは
Hello! I was wondering if you guys could help me with something?
So, recently I have been trying to improve my art style since I really like the semi-realism style.
I have tried to look at a lot of videos and speed paints and I find them useful but, I have a lot unanswered questions...
I mostly struggle with colours and shading without it looking like I blended until my hand has fallen off.
Any suggestions to help?
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I have posted about pricing while ago on the forum before but I did not get a reply.
I was wondering how much money (in GBP) I could make for my drawings?
(For each style)
I don't want to use credits anymore in the future...
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Thank you so much!
A customer's always right, so definitely I agree with what you're saying ~
I think that I should just convert the amount of credits I ask for into mulla, which actually does add to $7-$10!
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I have a question, and I do not know if it's ILLEGAL or not...
But, can you sell your IMVU credits?
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ごめんなさい
Apologies to everyone who has ordered a custom.
I have been severely bombarded with exams this week and have been studying very hard for them.
I will definitely give out the sketches by the end of next week.
I will NOT be taking anymore customs for now.
Thank you for being patient.
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It feels so good to be able to decide everything...
Customs are such hard work.
Kudos to everyone who is able to to keep up with them...
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just a little rant 
just doing some sad rambling, pls ignore.
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