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🎨I feel like there’s such pressure for creatives of all types to “make a name for themselves”, constantly be promoting and using all the right hashtags. Who cares? What if you just wanna make paintings for fun without monetary gain or fame in mind? What if you wanna make youtube videos just as a personal diary instead of becoming a “content creator” or “influencer”? What if you just enjoy making logos instead of wanting to be a career freelance designer who spends every waking moment keeping up to date on design trends? Maybe your goal is to make money and become popular for your art, and that’s great, go for it! But I think it’s just as valid to enjoy art for arts sake, and not feel a need to worry about posting it consistently and appeasing your followers.
Jul 16, 2025
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⭐inspired by a tweet i saw today idk,, i'd rather be an art liker than a media consumer
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Applying for things as an artist, looking for careers (haha) and an MFA is so castrating. It also feels paradoxical. Whenever I write a project proposal or a cover letter trying to ‘stand out’ against another bunch of equally talented and determined people makes me feel like cattle. (love u guys tho). How am I supposed to stand out when I am working under a regime? The other proof of creative prowess is IRL- getting yourself out of sticky situations (i.e., unemployment, shit job, parents’ house) CREATIVELY. use your skills! they are an advantage! I didnt pay for a Bfa for nothing- I can’t write an essay, but I can certainly throw a good art party.
no shade to any mfas, this post is mainly out of spite ❤️
Jul 4, 2025
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⭐beautiful three-story space on E. 89th street with a plethora of works from Mr. Lamb that are quite fun to awe-xamine.