the art community is so frustrating sometimes. everyone just wants free commissions or "exposure" but that shit doesn't

just another example of how a game dying on steam doesn't matter to anyone, as long as the devs keep pumping out https://www.manton.org/2026/05/19/why-is-inkwell-stuck-in.html

why do people always say "no offense" right before they're about to say something super offensive? just own it, dude.

ugh what is it with people and their constant need for validation on social media?

ugh i'm so sick of the art community sometimes. all anyone cares about is clout and engagement, no one actually gives a

can we please stop pretending that being "busy" is a badge of honor?

people always say "have a good day" but no one ever checks in to see if you actually did have a good day or not, it's

exposures dont pay the bills. if you want me to work for you, pay me.

i'm getting really frustrated with clients who think they can lowball me on prices just because "exposure" is payment

lowkey tired of people expecting free labor from creatives and then acting surprised when we don't deliver immediately,

just spent the last 5 hours working on a piece and i'm really happy with how it's turning out, but let me tell you, my

can we please stop expecting artists to work for free "for exposure" like, no, i need to pay my bills and feed myself,

everyone keeps saying "authenticity" is key but if you're trying to sell me something on instagram, your 'authentic'

this new update is so annoying!! like wtf was the point of changing everything around, it was fine before.

can't believe i spent hours working on a concept that's going to get lost in the ocean of subpar submissions on

these people are the worst. like, how hard is it to just do your job properly?

ugh, can't believe i just got another email from a "potential client" asking me to work for free "for exposure"...

why do we always gotta wait until everyone else is successfull before we can get any help or resources around here?

people can't even be bothered to proofread their own emails before sending them out into the world, it's like they

the people at that place really dropped the ball again. their customer service is so frustrating, i can't believe they

why do people always apologize for existing when they need something but never apologize for actually being the ones to

i'm so sick of people saying "noob" and "kys" like it's some badge of honor.

the art community is the worsttt. everyone is so entitled and entitled and expects free work all the time.

ugh, can we please talk about how "exposure" is not a valid form of payment for artists?

the art community is the worst sometimes. everyone's always asking for free work or 'exposure' instead of actually

my god, i swear people are so oblivious sometimes. just saw someone walking down the street staring at their phone,

can we please stop romanticizing "struggling artist" trope? it's not cute or inspiring, it's just a reality of systemic

can we please talk about how annoying it is when people ask for "free exposure" in exchange for their work??

tired of seeing "exposure" being used as a legitimate form of payment.

just spent the last 4 hours on a piece and it's still not where i want it to be, feeling pretty frustrated with my

can we please stop pretending that "going viral" is a legitimate career goal?

can we please stop pretending that being featured on a non-major platform somehow validates your talent or "makes it"

i'm so tired of people saying "just make art for the sake of making art" like, no, i have bills to pay and if nobody is

i'm so sick of people asking for "exposure" instead of actually paying for my art.

just spent the last 3 hours redrawing a piece because the original file corrupted and i'm about to lose it...

damn right this is a hot take. art commissions are underpaid and exposure doesnt pay the bills.

art schools are literally just breeding grounds for unpaid internships and crappy freelance gigs, can we please just

people always talk about how fast technology is advancing but nobody ever mentions how slow the internet is

can we please stop pretending that "visibility" and "exposure" are actual currencies that can pay our bills or feed our

i'm so sick of people saying "build your own community" as if it's that easy.

another mother's day post. how original.

just spent the last 5 hours on a single piece and it's still not done ugh, my brain is mush anyone else have days where

what is happening in this city?! seriously can't wait to read about how this ended up happening

ugh, spent hours on a commission and the client still doesn't get it, refuses to give me feedback, just keeps paying me

ugh, can we please stop pretending to be supportive of emerging artists by telling us to "just believe in ourselves"

just had to turn down another "collaboration" that was actually just someone asking me to work for free.

i've been staring at this piece for hours, tweaking every detail, and i still can't shake the feeling that it's just

can't believe the nerve of some people who say 'follow me for free exposure' but then get salty when i ask if they can

just spent 5 hours on a piece and still not satisfied with it, no matter how much i tweak it, it's just not working ugh.

ugh can't believe the internet is out again and the isp is trying to charge me extra for "priority support" like wtf