Not caring about other people's opinions is so liberating.

On the topic of TG ch. 2.... Your video was very persuasive, especially the "if just 60 people opt to get buttons and charms" bit. I also enjoyed watching Vidu get covered in buttons and drowned in an avalanche of posters.

So.... This is my first attempt at a Seth-Brighid-Kitty P drawing in this DA muro thingy-majiggy. They are all sending you good vibes.

Yes. This IS THE BEST WORK I'VE EVER PRODUCED. It totally deserves a DD.
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You've already demonstrated an enormous amount of self-confidence in the things you've done so far. Even if it feels accidental, that doesn't take away any of those accomplishments.

By all means, be a self-rescuing princess. That knight in shining armor on the white horse may still be out there, but he'll appreciate someone that can do just as much rescuing as he does. No-one will take better care of you than you.

If you have to take on a mundane job in order to take care of the mundane things in life, that isn't the end of the world. It may delay some things but won't really end them altogether. It's amazing how you can find the time for the things you really want to do, no matter what else you have to do.

And whatever you decide to do, going forward is always a good direction... we've got your back.

Yes. This.
I've recently (within the past year) have stopped giving a damn what people think as much. At least I do try. It's easy for others to just take for granted the work you do, especially in art. You work on something for days and when you try to show it off, if you're lucky, you get a "oh that's nice" that last maybe a full second. In the end it doesn't matter what others think, as long as you can be happy with yourself. Perhaps that is why I often am alone? Why work so hard to please someone else if in the end you are unhappy. Not to say I don't love those who do support me, but it is really important to be okay with yourself and outside validation if you have no basic support for yourself can only do so much, and if it ever wavers a little, well you're kinda SOL.

Plus it is so much more rewarding to get favs/comments or any attention on something that you really care about. In contrast to say a fanart that you put little to no effort into and you only did because it was popular. Watchers are a lot more loyal IMO when they watch you for you, and not a particular fandom you drew once for. I'm not against fanart personally. Just the "crappy posted in hopes of getting more pageviews" kind. Which in my early postings on DA I was totally guilty of. But I found when I stopped drawing crappy attempts at disney fanart, and started more just drawing what I wanted, mostly OCs or just random non-fanart pictures most of my watchers became completely inactive. (Not that most of them were before, but honestly, if you aren't into what I draw anymore and don't even view my stuff, go ahead and unwatch me. I won't be offended.) But I gained a few new ones that comment often enough on my stuff that I actually know their DA names. Which I rather have four loyal watchers then a hundred silent ones who only watched me because I drew a couple pictures of Ariel.

Yeah, so I competely support whatever helps you continue TG. and self confidence. Plus I'll be here for that extra validation should you need it, though I'll give it regardless.

I have to say though I love TG. Besides the wonderful artwork in it I love the story. It is the kind of story I love but have such a hard time finding. A unique premise that grabs you, but isn't so weirdly out there (IMO) that you have pause and think it over. (Read some manga that was like that, and for them it's really hard to get over the 0.o; factor) It has fantasy, (OMG I LOVE FANTASY AND MAGIC!!) but still retains a realistic feel. I feel like I could run into Skittlez. And despite the lolz of it as well, the whole "feminine" issue factor greatly added to it. It made your characters seem real. And in all honestly your story inspires me to go for it and work on one of my own. Probably in color <.< (yeah I don't need warnings that it will probably kill me) I know a while back you were debating whether to continue in color or not, but after reading this far it just seems that some stories are meant to be told in color. And TG is one of them. Some webcomics/comics it wouldn't really make a difference if they are in black and white, or color. Others when you read them are at their best in the medium/color scheme the artist choose.

And I must admit that it is a small comfort to know that I am not the only one who struggles with self-esteem and confidance. Though I in no way laugh at you Sometimes you have to get out there though, if I fail at least I'll fail spectaularlly. . . though I will never be able to spell to save my life >.<

I think I got to the point of no longer giving a damn. Hasn't helped my confidence for swat but I'm less depressed. I think. I don't really know anymore

Why is it, when you really need something, someone comes and SLAPS IT IN YOUR FACE. Thank you. Truly thank you, right now I needed this.

And you, my dear, my admired artist: Go. Damns shall not be given. Be yourself, and all you can be, go even beyond that. Confidence IS what you are stating, not giving a damn and doing it anyway. Who knows, you may succeed, and no matter what you do, when you do SOMETHING, you will learn. And that takes you forward in life.

All the best on your journey, in your life, and thank you for letting me read this.
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