Oh Allison I so relate to allllll of this. I too (capital letters) HATE IG. As I spend less & less time there I feel better and question why I bother logging on ever. Why not just delete the whole account? Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about life before having an online presence. And that was so, so long ago. 20+ years! I admit I’m not sure I know who I am “offline”. I’ve contemplated starting a Substack because I love reading and writing and the community here exudes warmth and support. But I can’t go through with it because the thought of presenting and sharing myself on yet another online platform actually exhausts me. I always come back to - just focus on the work, make the art, get in the studio, expression through creating. The sharing part can be figured out later. That was never the point to begin with.
Hi Regina! :) Thank you so much for chiming in on this. I think it matters that we can talk about it and be honest. I'm working a post about Substack and in many ways I just lump it in with all the rest of "social media." They can create a million platforms but they all have the same bottom line: get otherwise creative and talented people to busy, stress, and bother themselves with DM's, building an audience, notes, apps, words, videos, likes, comments, posts, lists, blah blah blah. Some trends on here are just as exhausting as anywhere else *eye roll*... I'm sending you chill artist vibes... :)
I love your art. I call the second one The Collective Dance. I see all kinds of souls in it..dancing and watching the ‘pair’ in the front. They seem to be drawing the attention of the others.
Freakin’ cool!!
And, as far as social media…We all struggle with it I guess. I hope you can find some equanimity in this addictive chaos.
Follow the creative flow my friend. It will guide you!! 🙏
Hey Christopher, thanks so much! I LOVE hearing what you see in the paintings--that is so cool! I really appreciate hearing from you! Be well, friend. Cheers to going with the flow!
I completely understand this! The overwhelming overexposure of the internet is driving me crazy as well. Oh? You're an artist? Put it on Facebook, Etsy, Instagram, Pinterest, etc., etc., etc., just like EVERYBODY ELSE. Compete Compete Compete! Sell! Sell! SELL!!! You're not special! You suck! There are jillions and jillions of people out there just like you! AARRGGHH!!!
Yea... Keep creating for yourself. For those you love and who love and appreciate you and your art. It's a wonderful therapy. You're doing awesome!
Oh Allison I so relate to allllll of this. I too (capital letters) HATE IG. As I spend less & less time there I feel better and question why I bother logging on ever. Why not just delete the whole account? Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about life before having an online presence. And that was so, so long ago. 20+ years! I admit I’m not sure I know who I am “offline”. I’ve contemplated starting a Substack because I love reading and writing and the community here exudes warmth and support. But I can’t go through with it because the thought of presenting and sharing myself on yet another online platform actually exhausts me. I always come back to - just focus on the work, make the art, get in the studio, expression through creating. The sharing part can be figured out later. That was never the point to begin with.
Hi Regina! :) Thank you so much for chiming in on this. I think it matters that we can talk about it and be honest. I'm working a post about Substack and in many ways I just lump it in with all the rest of "social media." They can create a million platforms but they all have the same bottom line: get otherwise creative and talented people to busy, stress, and bother themselves with DM's, building an audience, notes, apps, words, videos, likes, comments, posts, lists, blah blah blah. Some trends on here are just as exhausting as anywhere else *eye roll*... I'm sending you chill artist vibes... :)
I love your art. I call the second one The Collective Dance. I see all kinds of souls in it..dancing and watching the ‘pair’ in the front. They seem to be drawing the attention of the others.
Freakin’ cool!!
And, as far as social media…We all struggle with it I guess. I hope you can find some equanimity in this addictive chaos.
Follow the creative flow my friend. It will guide you!! 🙏
Hey Christopher, thanks so much! I LOVE hearing what you see in the paintings--that is so cool! I really appreciate hearing from you! Be well, friend. Cheers to going with the flow!
Carry on brave and angry Allison 💪🏻💪🏻👏👏
Thanks, friend!
I completely understand this! The overwhelming overexposure of the internet is driving me crazy as well. Oh? You're an artist? Put it on Facebook, Etsy, Instagram, Pinterest, etc., etc., etc., just like EVERYBODY ELSE. Compete Compete Compete! Sell! Sell! SELL!!! You're not special! You suck! There are jillions and jillions of people out there just like you! AARRGGHH!!!
Yea... Keep creating for yourself. For those you love and who love and appreciate you and your art. It's a wonderful therapy. You're doing awesome!
Exactly Julie!! You GET IT! Thank you so much. Take good care of you, too! x