inkskinned:

i love this internet hellhole for one reason only: artists actually have a chance. 

for a really long time, what was “good art” was determined by a very select few people. i’ll leave it up to you to determine what sort of people, and whether or not they were right. 

but the internet changed that. books don’t need to pass through endless hoops to be published (you need an agent to get published, but you need to be published to have an agent). artists who can’t afford art school can learn through tutorials online, can sell their product on a mass market without a gallery. singers can make money for their covers of popular songs. music doesn’t have to be owned by suspiciously dark corporations before it becomes lucrative. and suddenly: here’s this wave of people who are given the chance to publish themselves to a wide audience. regardless of background. “good art” suddenly isn’t up to a select few people. it’s up to us. and it’s beautiful how much art has changed in response.   

and i hear a lot of people say “oh well so much of it is bad” but to be honest with you? i love seeing someone’s bad work. i love seeing them start their journey. i love watching them discover their own style, learn technique, explore their new hobby. i love watching them blossom as an artist. there will absolutely be people who try to stop you when you’re just learning, because the more competition we have, the harder we have to work. but honestly?

one day i hope i’m working my ass off to catch up with you. i can’t wait to see you out there, buddy. good luck to both of us.