for me, it's more so "World is collapsing and things are bad so I will do art because I enjoy it and people could use a break from it all" I'm not looking to change the world, I'm looking to make a small positive uptick in both my life and people who enjoy my art regardless of how small it can be - ThreadSky

aidenr0.bsky.social • 11 days ago

for me, it's more so "World is collapsing and things are bad so I will do art because I enjoy it and people could use a break from it all"

I'm not looking to change the world, I'm looking to make a small positive uptick in both my life and people who enjoy my art regardless of how small it can be

Reposted from Gaith [Birthday TODAY! 🎉🥳]

Bringing this back cuz artists going "world is collapsing and things are bad and I'm just doing art :("

So?
Art is inspirational. Art motivates. Art is rebellious. Art is expressive. ur art might not change the world, but it can contribute to something positive
Yes, even ur art of men kissing.

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foxybard.bsky.social•11 days ago

My day is brightened every time I see your work. Whether it's the staggering detail, the silly little hidden details, or just how unapologetically gay it is, it always makes me happy.

So thank you.

avalily17.bsky.social•11 days ago

To paraphrase @sea-ya-later.bsky.social , you don't have to change the whole world, that's too big for anyone, but you can certainly change one person's world. Maybe a bunch of people's worlds.

havhax.bsky.social•11 days ago

the world would be even worse if i couldnt look at silly drawings

aeonheals.bsky.social•11 days ago

And that you do. Every time I see one of your art pieces it instantly brightens my day. Yesterday night I was feeling terrible and then bam! someone reposted your Lyn art and I saw it and it made me smile, even though I was struggling. I really love your art, I resonate with it and it cheers me up.

aeonheals.bsky.social•11 days ago

I know the world is in a terrible state at the moment, so having art (and the artists behind it) that make me smile is huge for my mental health. An oasis of respite from reality. (Also thank you so much for drawing so many beautiful trans and lesbian characters, your art is absolutely gorgeous).

ysarel.bsky.social•11 days ago

It helps. Thank you

marcyweeen.bsky.social•11 days ago

It helps! I’m trans and in a lesbian relationship so I relate to your art a lot 😇🖤 it’s also so positive and happy!

yuelle.tgirl.gay•11 days ago

your art brings great joy to my life & to the friends i share it with c: it is a blessing

aidenr0.bsky.social•11 days ago

I mainly do art for myself, but the fact other people enjoy it and it resonates with a lot of them (especially the lesbiab and/or trans art that I do) is honestly very heartwarming to me. It's something I never expected, but seeing people telling me they feel "seen" is all the more motivating to-

aidenr0.bsky.social•11 days ago

continue do what I do. It's not something I particularly aim for, but it's a happy coincidence of me putting my emotions/love in the pieces themselves, and I'll take it wholeheartedly when I make someone's world feel that tiny bit better and it gives me all the more motivation!

aidenr0.bsky.social•11 days ago

World is collapsing, things are bad, sure, and? You're not just doing art, you're providing a window of positivity to people, yes, even a simple character design or a pinup, and most importantly, it brings you joy, and that's all what matters at the end!

A world without art is a world without soul.

jstonehaus.bsky.social•11 days ago

I initially read that as "a world without art is a world without soil," but I also like that.

aidenr0.bsky.social•11 days ago

also i kinda *really* want to yap about some art stuff, like my design approach, why I do certain things, but I also don't want to spam and I dont' know how many people would be interested. A lot of it is already reflected by the comments you post so itd be me repeating already shared sentiments

unefougere.bsky.social•11 days ago

Please do yap some more, I know I'm very interested

snakesnstuff.bsky.social•11 days ago

Would still love to hear more about your technique and process! Love seeing what you make

mateusdemateis.bsky.social•11 days ago

You should really yap your heart out :) People who are only interested in your drawings can just skip the lore/creative process posts. Literally nobody is harmed by you writing your stuff and so many people are going to be interested!

navisoupgirl.bsky.social•11 days ago

dooo itttt!!! Id love to see u yap about ur art.

fingerline.bsky.social•11 days ago

I have been absolutely entranced by your art and want to learn as much about your approach as possible. "Spam" is the furthest thing from my mind. Even if some of it is alluded to by comments, it's still valuable to have clarity from your perspective. Begging u to yap

aidenr0.bsky.social•11 days ago

I'll think about it, it's also kinda annoying having to do it in threads, I wish there was some "article" mode or tab or something

perianwyr.bsky.social•11 days ago

Share! Some of us enjoy reading about that stuff!

faerieliights.bsky.social•11 days ago

agreeing with the sentiment that if you want to yap about art stuff you should on the basis that you want to- but also because it can be really helpful to hear it from a new voice! sometimes what one person says just makes it click right for another, or you're the first time they've heard about it

lulz.network•11 days ago

i like these kinds of yaps personally. it also helps to fill up the skyline which shoves negative content out of the way without being eye searing/annoying.

totescoax.bsky.social•11 days ago

rekasa.bsky.social•11 days ago

I'm here not just for your art, but for your yaps too — you're a generally awesome person and I like knowing how you think about things!

aidenr0.bsky.social•11 days ago

i knowwww but like, I don't think I have anything "new" to add than what's already said, it almost feels like saying "I draw sky blue because sky blue"

In general the things I want to yap about are design choices for both characters and the world itself and the "grounded romanticism" vibe I go for

echowritescode.bsky.social•11 days ago

as someone juuust learning character art i love your style so much and would love to hear more about it if you want to share! c:

woodsmokeandpine.bsky.social•11 days ago

I'm a writer, not an artist, but I still love reading about that kind of stuff. Please talk about what you enjoy, public interest be damned! Even if you're repeating stuff other people have said, people follow you for *you*!

andy-reed.bsky.social•11 days ago

I think you have something unique and valuable to offer the world. It also feels like you're using this to justify turning a blind eye to the current situation. We're at a unique moment in history, unlike any other moment in our lifetime.

andy-reed.bsky.social•11 days ago

ICE is taking people who are legal residents of the United States, who have done nothing wrong, to facilities similar to concentration camps--and is keeping them there even when ordered to return them by federal courts.

andy-reed.bsky.social•11 days ago

The Trump administration is attacking law firms, independent media, activists, judges, and political opponents: We're losing our democracy. If we stand by, we'll lose our right to vote, our health care, our social security, and our safety (as Trump works to remove citizenship protections).

fredbetel.bsky.social•11 days ago

The Latinos for Trump movement isn't working out as planned.

redpubdef.bsky.social•11 days ago

We make art because we must. It makes us human. Folks will be doodling, strumming, singing, crafting, until our very end.

There’s a profound beauty in knowing there’s a fundamental connection to all of humanity via art. Neanderthals painted and dreamed just like we do.

nametab.org•11 days ago

my world is measurably better as a result of your drawing, even if only a little bit. art is the sun that peeks through the thunderclouds.

vlilliaswitch.bsky.social•11 days ago

trans lesbian reporting - i quite enjoy your art and it makes me feel warm to see it

sophiecatgurl.bsky.social•11 days ago

Honestly, artists like you inspired me to follow suit too. I recently got a drawing tablet and have been enjoying drawing quite a bit! I’m not that great yet but I’m learning new techniques as I go along. I do my stuff on Krita.

bunnygabby.bsky.social•11 days ago

Seeing your drawings on my feed feels relaxing in a way, its a great distraction from all the bad stuff

gingermander.bsky.social•11 days ago

Your work is the highlight of my feed :)

dmn3rd.bsky.social•11 days ago

starshinedub.bsky.social•11 days ago

You do change the world. So many people have nothing inspiring or aspirational to look forward to in life right now. So even if it seems like you’re ‘just drawing doodles’ of no consequence, those works are radical in their own and facilitate change for the better.

starshinedub.bsky.social•11 days ago

When I was younger there was so little queer, trans, lesbian artwork and media that I never realized who I was. If I’d had work like yours (and others) to evoke that feeling of yearning, I might have been able to become myself sooner.

Don’t underestimate the impact you have.

emilytaria.itch.io•11 days ago

That's exactly why I want to make art, but my mental health (and lack of skill) make that difficult

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