Artist's Comments
*gets on soapbox*
A simple stamp for a simple concept. I know I have addressed this before, and I apologize to those who are sick of hearing me bitch about it... but apparently there isn't enough bitching being done. Why do people blindly follow the mundane like sheep to the slaughter? Is this generation really that incapable of having individuality that they simply follow the same rules and trends as everyone else? I, for one, would rather be part of the minority. I am certainly not 100% guilt-free, since a few of my works here and there are inspired by "the typical", but I do not consume myself in what I believe will get me the most favorites, or the most praise and attention on a website. A quick side note... Regarding the piece I submitted titled "Kill Mediocrity" awhile ago, I noticed a number of people who were agreeing with my statement and applauding me for stating it, yet they are guilty of the very thing they were hailing against. This is not to say that they were hypocrites, but perhaps they should have paid more attention to the message and taken a deeper look at themselves. Contrary to popular belief, imitation is NOT the highest form of flattery. Imitation is suicide. Thank you, and if you decide to use this stamp, let me know.  *gets off soapbox*  P.S. THIS IS ONLY TO BE USED AS A STAMP ON DEVIANTART. THIS IMAGE DOES NOT BELONG TO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN, SO PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS AND CLAIM IT AS YOUR OWN OR USE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE! |
|
Community News630 The Road to 100 Million Deviations!$Heidi
 reports, 10h 14m agoDeviantART is counting down to its 100 millionth deviation! Join in on the fun and take a look back at some of the most noteworthy deviations we've seen along the way. The deviant who uploads the 100 millionth deviation could win a special prize, too. Hurry, we're going to hit the 100 million mark soon! 73 That Zen Feeling$chix0r
 reports, 1d 14h agoThere's a brand new Zen feeling going on in our Help Desk! 64 Daily Literature Deviations- December 22, 2009=DailyLitDeviations
 reports, 1d 1h agoDaily Literature Deviations is a group that is dedicated to bringing literature to the forefront of the deviantArt community. We attempt to accomplish this by daily featuring Literature artists from around the community that deserve the recognition, but are not getting it. Each day we will feature 5 deviations from the Literature categories in a News Article. In order to support the artists that we feature, we ask that you  the news article as well as check out the individual pieces. We understand that each day you may not be able to check out each and every one of the pieces, everyone has their own things going on. We just ask that you make an attempt to help support the growing Literature community. |
PollWhat is your favorite holiday tradition? |
deviantART Loves You
Deviously serving the art and skin community for 3,425 days.
Only 227 days until our tenth birthday!
|
Deviousness
^Ikue has been a devious member of our community for almost 7 years and in this time he has proven to be nothing short of dedicated and devoted. Whilst volunteering his time over the last 22 months as a Gallery Moderator within the Community Relations Team, Chris has brought the Vector gallery and many vector artists directly into the spotlight. ^Ikue's commitment to the community is evident in everything he touches and you can always find him reaching out to others with an encouraging word. Chris is a natural leader with a vibrant and empathic personality, and is a role model for deviants everywhere. It's ev... Read More
|
Report a Policy Violation
Follow us on Twitter
Become a fan on Facebook
Comments
I know what you mean. I've had people who imitate comment positively and agreeing with my parody piece. I'd rather see them bitch at me for being mean than hearing fake promises like "I'll change my style."
--
GALLERY | STOCK
Journal Team Member of *DailyDeviants
--
follow the white rabbit...
and please, call me Miranda, not "bitch"...
-------------------------------------
And I agree with you, I'd rather be in with the minority. When everyone is the same, nobody is special. I think it's best that everyone strives for their own style, instead of someone else's. I never let the majority and what's "popular" define who I am. I do, however, allow people I admire to inspire me, just not to the degree of making their style my own
But, maybe the problem exists in our culture. If you look at people outside of just the art community, there's that similar problem. People strive for what the mass-media defines as the ideal image and role. I'm sure that pressure of needing to fit in and gain popularity remains a pressure here as well, (among other things like lack of creativity)
Sorry for the long-winded rambling there, I just had to get that off my chest
--
Visit my Website - www.AmaranthDreams.com
Thanks for creating this! It's needed!
--
~un-invisible -A club that cares!
Enigma
--
follow the white rabbit...
and please, call me Miranda, not "bitch"...
-------------------------------------
--
follow the white rabbit...
and please, call me Miranda, not "bitch"...
-------------------------------------
--
Visit my Website - www.AmaranthDreams.com
--
~un-invisible -A club that cares!
Enigma
I always try making somethink new and fresh, so I used this stamp.
I think, it's boring when people used the same idea and the same stock again and again...
You say "I am certainly not 100% guilt-free, since a few of my works here and there are inspired by "the typical", but I do not consume myself in what I believe will get me the most favorites, or the most praise and attention on a website."
I'm totaly agree with you.
--
[link]
--
“Science has not yet taught us if madness is or is not the sublimity of the intelligence.” Edgar Allan Poe
~In-Front ~AdroCrow ~Adro-stamps
My avatar was done by ~Shinobinaku
Previous Page12345...Next Page