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Comatose

Disheartening Stuff, Gonna take a step back

Not going through personal hardships or financial anything. Life is fine for me at the moment. And no this has nothing to do with the Telegram CEO getting arrested in France, nor is it a fear of cancellation. Just wanna start with that.

I'm taking a step back in public affiliation in the cub scene. Substar is gonna get hella downsized and turned into a tip jar. The only real benefit to it now is just HD versions of what I post publicly. Gone is the time of early art and trying to keep up with posts, because I just can't do it anymore..

My passion towards art is high, although it's pretty clear I can get easily replaced nor am I in any way unique in this field. Artists like Xennos and Zaush are incredible at keeping up with the community and are naturals at pioneering their interests. My interest in cub is more or less forced onto myself. I love the cuties but in reality I hate drawing. With the exception of a view pieces everything I've done has been a struggle and incredibly annoying to deal with. You've might have noticed this because most of my art is inconsistent and all over the place. Proportions are off, heads are massive, shading is off, etc.

I'm not a natural drawn artist nor do I have a passion to become one. I learnt a lot doing this and am still learning but now it just seems forced to me. Having to draw simply because I grown a following and I feel a need to deliver content. While I'm almost always happy with the result, the process of getting there makes me wanna quit every time.

I'm gonna revert to when I didn't have any responsibility towards art, no time limits, no upkeeps. Just pure hobby.

The discord will formerly get shut down. Substar is just an HD version of my Inkbunny. The tiers will get downgraded to a $5 and $10 tier only, for those who wanna support or just give thanks. And I will release any art on IB as soon as I finish it, albeit a lower resolution. I make it in my own timeframe, be it every day, or once a week, or maybe a month or two.

Comms are gonna close permanently unless i state otherwise, my Telegram will remain open for anyone who wants to chat. Telegram and PM's on Inkbunny are the only ways to get in contact with me.

The Slootville Chat on Telegram will remain open and I will get another mod to help out. I can't quit Slootville because of the large amount of people who use it to connect and the last thing I wanna do is betray them.

For me, I'm just gonna focus on art when I feel like it. No comparisons to another artist, nore keeping an eye on the community. Just gonna post here, and goodbye.. I'm sorry I love all of you but I just can't keep telling myself that it's worth it.

~Take Care
Coma



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Added: 4 months, 4 weeks ago
 
FemboySnowLeopard
4 months, 4 weeks ago
๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ‚. I wish you the best of luck
ArraxShadowfang
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Your art has been a bright light for me, especially during my darkest times battling depression. It's meant more than you may realize. While I'll miss your regular creations, I completely support you in following your heart. Your honesty about struggling with the process is truly brave.

It's clear that you need to step back and rediscover art on your own terms, without the pressure. Your well-being matters most, and I hope this change brings you peace and renewed joy in creating. Remember, your worth isn't tied to your output or our expectations.

Thank you for all you've shared with us. I'm grateful for the community you've built and the connections you've fostered. Wishing you all the best as you navigate this new chapter. Take care of yourself, and know that your true fans will be here, supporting you however we can.
beforethefall
4 months, 4 weeks ago
I love your art, and while I don't think you're easily replaceable, I understand that that's only my take as well, and I know the feeling you've got.

Create for you. Everyone and everything else comes after that. If your passion is there, your community will be too. If you're forcing yourself, you're going to burn that passion out.

Big hugs. Mad support for you choosing yourself over some ideal that you're tired of chasing. More people should do the same.
UnwaryRook28
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Wherever you go, best of luck to you.๐Ÿ‘
DarkCollective
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Your art is amazing. Do whatever you need to for your own well-being.
Kinaj
4 months, 4 weeks ago
One of the sadest things to me is seeing artists in similar situations burning out and losing their passion for art all together. So good for you on hitting the breaks now! I hope, from here, you can find the ways that suit you more and nourish your passion rather than drain it!

I just wanna add one thing in regards to the comparing to other artists thing that may help, at least it helps me: There is no liniar tier list and not one artist or art style that does it all and ticks all the boxes all the time. And there are things even smaller artists do that people will enjoy, that they don't get like that from other artists. Idk, I have to think, even cars that didn't sell well and were a commercial fail have die hard fan communities.
Juno
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Like others have said, I love your art, and I think you have a lot of talent. That said, for some people no matter their level of talent, the best thing they can do for their mental health is keep art as a hobby and balance it with the rest of their life.

I hope you can find a good balance ๐Ÿงก
Best of luck Coma!
HalcyonWinter
4 months, 4 weeks ago
I've been feeling this too lately. Big time. I empathize and hope it all works out, whatever you decide to do!
Foxiekins
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Do it when you feel like it, and you may feel like it more often...  Have fun...
UrbanSaint
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Nothing wrong with that! Soon as it feels like a job more than a hobby then that's a good sign to take a step back from things a bit. We'll always be happy seeing you around the community no matter how much or little you may be involved in it going forth
BogdanUrs
4 months, 4 weeks ago
so in short you're taking a break from art? :)
Comatose
4 months, 4 weeks ago
I'm dedicating less time to art. Gonna focus on other passions. I'll still be here
BogdanUrs
4 months, 4 weeks ago
that's good to hear dude - you made the right decision :)

many people get burnout and then they just stop making art altogether

sometimes they even completely nuke their account and remove all their art

and it's so sad because none of that is even necessary

all they need to do is take a break and recharge their batteries

then when they are ready, they can come back

enjoy your break dude, for as long as you need

and come back whenever ready :)
cryotimberwolf
4 months, 4 weeks ago
It's alright. I understand. We understand.

It hurts to lose your passion for something you thought you loved or were really good at. But it happens to the best of us. I know how it feels. And I don't even draw.
Omatic
4 months, 4 weeks ago
It's always the best artists who don't see the value in their own work.
theallseeingeye
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Damn it
Psy101
4 months, 4 weeks ago
This tends to happen when your passion and hobby turns into a business/job. I know that feeling.

You're not replaceable. Your work is unique to what you do. Remember that. I watch you from the shadows and have always admired your flow.

But I agree if you feel the need to step back, please do so. I know I did and came back when I felt better and took off pressure of feeling like i -had- to create to compete. No longer doing that I feel so much better. Now I make when I feel like it and it's more rewarding.

Your fans will still be around~
Zoichi
4 months, 4 weeks ago
That's understandable! <3 Take care too, and good luck! n.n
permapuppy
4 months, 4 weeks ago
We understand and I wish you luck and care in your travels and projects going forward ^_^
xephion
4 months, 4 weeks ago
a lot of people draw because they feel they have to but in the end of the day is always been your choice and we love what you do but you never owe us anything so do whatever you want to do. if you post something will be here if you dont will still be here. may you find that spark again
VarraTheVap
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Aw, wish you the best!
MilesWaltz
4 months, 4 weeks ago
I had a similar situation happen with me - burning out and comparing myself to people who in practice draw for a living. I moved to drawing simply for myself, no comms and just a hobby. So my advice is the same, take your time, no limits, draw for fun and we'll support no matter what!
squeaker
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Do what you need to do!  And thank you for everything you've shared :)
FrancisJCat
4 months, 4 weeks ago
I feel this hard.
MomartikPSITIME
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Welp, wish you the best of luck of course
But…I'm not sure to understand…besides being less focused on art and taking your time with it…are you stopping cub stuff ? I'm oot sure I understood :/
CrimsonWerecat
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Appreciate you and your work, hope you can relax and find a way to enjoy your process, your creations and style are uniquely yours and the world needs that. But you are priority number one. I plan to stick around and enjoy whatever/however you decide to share your gift with us! Cheers!
Dagnarus
4 months, 4 weeks ago
All the best. Honestly i feel the same, even though i do ai. Hard to feel unique, relevent or that your time is worthwhile.

I like your art, cuteness and colours. Doesnt have to be cub, that is just sadly what pulls the views
NeksusCat
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Sad to hear that you had to draw out of force and not out of desire...
It's understandable to take a step back and set your priorities and wishes/wants straight.
Will be eagerly waitin for your return.
glefihaacount
4 months, 4 weeks ago
<3
DireKyre
4 months, 4 weeks ago
You don't have to be an 'artist' if you don't want to. Art is a hobby, unless it's a profession, but that clearly isn't the case here. So you put as much time and effort into it as you want to, or as little.
MildlyBushy
4 months, 4 weeks ago
"the Telegram CEO getting arrested" Nice. Too late though.
Mousarchy
4 months, 4 weeks ago
oh ya. when "the thing you love becomes your job you start to not love it' kinda mood.

thats understandable, you do what you feel is best for you. absolutly nothing wrong with taking care of yourself,right?
TheLastGasp
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Best wishes. Hope it all goes well
ArielCelestia
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Hope you can find some new purpose in life then.
ApolloTheScholar
4 months, 4 weeks ago
I understand this sentiment completely. I hope you enjoy your work again in a reduced capacity. You are definitely a talent in a field where everyone seems to be starving for it, but enjoyment of the craft is first and foremost and a hungry audience in any capacity can diminish that. I hope the sentiment of all your fans here on this blog reaches you well, you are clearly very well loved in the community and I hope you enjoy whatever you do going forward. Lots of luv <3
LittleFoxoid
4 months, 4 weeks ago
I fully understand this decision. I had to take a step back from art as a job and try to focus on art for myself.  It's given me the freedom to develop my style and characters in the way that I want.  I do still sometimes feel the pressure to post more often than I do, but alas...  

I'm glad you're not shutting down the telegram as I've enjoyed socializing there.  If you have no one else in mind to help mod I wouldn't mind helping out when I can.

Either way, I wish you a lot of luck and I hope that you are able to re-kindle that love of drawing again and find what really satisfies you, not just having done it, but the process of doing as well.
MyNameIsOver20charac
4 months, 3 weeks ago
<3
kshrike
4 months, 3 weeks ago
I hope I'm not too selfish in saying I hope it's not forever, yet also wish you the best with your hiatus from cub art.

You are very talented.  Your eevee piece is still kinda burned into my mind (I have an eevee fur fiance soon to be wife)
Moonlight555
4 months, 3 weeks ago
You do you, darlin'. Draw what makes you happy. There will always be a following for someone as talented as you.
Lontrafag
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for everything that you have done, we all love you ๐Ÿ’œ
ShySketch
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Not having to draw for anyone except yourself is kind of like the opposite of a goodbye~!  If anything, it's kind of like a "hello" because you can draw whatever you want whenever you want, which ends up being authentically you~ <3
alviniscute
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Keep doing what you love, focusing on doing what inspires/motivates you is the most important thing. but we will always be here for you and I am excited to see what you come up with next!
Furiousfox96
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Your art brought me alot of joy
Thank you for that :) but I respect your decision
Take care
DaydreamFirepaws
4 months, 1 week ago
It's a good thing to see valued artists take a step backevery now and then. Art is a terrible thing to try and support oneself with; most artists were never properly valued until after their demise. You aren't a machine; you can't be expected to just pump out pieces like an assembly line. That being said....don't leave it behind completely, either. There's no reason to compare yourself; your art is enjoyed for the way it is, proportions and all. Its the differences which make art unique, and its hard being a cub artist in today's world.. especially social media.

Thanks for all your hard work. Take care of yourself!
Furvie
3 months, 3 weeks ago
You shouldn't follow my footsteps when it comes to pressuring yourself with art. Time and time again iv lost my audience due to shut downs and yet they always seem to find me. I enjoy the love. I enjoy the art but hate the process.

I adore your proportions and how you study. You clearly know what you're doing while I do not. I just draw as best as i can to fit things here and there. Process is hard and painful. The reason why i dont subject myself to art and regular posting is because im slow and im not good at it. Ill burn out..like you have.

Maybe i have as well. Its why iv been away for a long hiatus. But i hope to see you back again hun. Youre not supposed to live up to Xennos and Zaush, they are their own thing. To live in someones shadow sucks. It is why my art inspirations became my mentors instead.

Cherish that, dont be pressured. And rivals dont quit. So better get that tush back up so we can go at it again some other time hun~
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