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[slashy]

Thought about putting this behind a cut, but won't.

So... didn't get into icon_crack. No prob. No biggie. Didn't actually think I'd get in 'cause I've been making icons, for what... not even two months.

I don't mind that at all. And the mods were really cool with their comments, they even liked some of my icons. No issue with them.

This rant... well, it's not even a rant, it toes the border of rant and backs away, toes it again and backs away again... it's about the icons.

I like my icons. I, like a narcissistic gal that I am, love my icons. Well, most of them, 'cause even I can admit some are really shitty.

But some of the icons other people entered and were accepted for... well... didn't really float my boat. Didn't think some of them would get in, and they did.

So, I'm thinking... no, not that's they're bias, not that... that this is a style thing. I didn't like the style of some of the icons that were posted. I don't use the style of those icons. Some by people that have been doing this for a long time. And I'm thinking those icons could be/are popular. So {if a = b, then b = a} my style, in general, isn't. I have nothing against that.

It won't keep me from making icons. I love to. I'll be a little down tonight, but fuck it. I know I'm the greatest, so yay for me.

Comments

[misstress-tink.livejournal.com]

Don't feel down. I always think that when I get rejected it makes me work even harder. I'm glad your not pissed at me directly :) I've seen icons a hell of a lot worse than yours. And anyway beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And I don't pretend to be the ultimate knowledge, there's soooo many people out there better than me. Icon making should be fun and for yourself only anyway. anyway muchos <3 xxx

[joymaro.livejournal.com]

first comment, gonna sound weird, but what is <3?

like I said, I'm not down (well, I did have a good "oh my God, why me?!" sob <----- really just kidding... hehehe). Like I said, I ::heart:: you guys for being totally honest, in a cool way, and I know I wasn't the only one turned down. Also, mostly did it for the fb, knowing I'm too new at this to be considered elite. Again, like I said on the post: "nothing ventured, nothing gained".

I posted on icon_crack for me, 'cause I'm not the type to say never, I can't or I won't try.

Really really don't feel bad about this post, I love you lots 'cause you like Rock!

Again, I just realized that this is about style and tastes and eye of the beholder. What one person likes is not necesarily what others do. I'm kinda weird in my tastes (everyone who knows me, knows that)... and I guess that reflects on my icons and my tastes in icons.

[qzee.livejournal.com]

<3 = heart

its a sideways heart is <3

<3

[dawnydiesel.livejournal.com]

I followed you here from icon_crack. I was looking through some of the icons posted and had to come give you feedback.

Your icons, IMO, are lovely. Your cropping and coloring is amazing. You have a great sense of contrast. I think the ones you posted there were great.

That in itself is the problem of "elite" communities. They're only elite to those that allow it to be. They're not judging the icons on what they actually are, they're judging the icons on what THEY believe to be good and beautiful. Art is subjective. No ONE person knows what is good and what isn't, it's all in the eye of the beholder.

I love making icons. I love *my* icons. Are they great? No. Are they good? Perhaps. Do I enjoy them? Absolutely. I don't care what anyone else thinks of them, I make them for me. That is what counts.

If they gave you what you to believe is good advice, then take it to heart. Even the most experienced artist learns every day. In the meantime, just enjoy what you do. Keep it fun. In the long run, does it really matter what someone else thinks of your work as long as you enjoy doing it?

[joymaro.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much for the lovely comments on my icons!

As for icon_crack I've decided not to make any comments other than the one I already made. One of the mods is a friend, and I don't want to make further comments, no matter if they're good or bad. I'm just saying, that's over and done with, move along, nothing more to see.

And really, no matter what anyone says, I love making icons, and when I have time, I'll keep making them. It's a great way to express myself, and a wonderful 'take my mind of RL' hobby.

Thanks again, I'm really glad you like my icons!