I'm struggling a bit with the content I want to output. I've always done images/stories but looking back I can't help but feel that some stories deserved a lot more attention/details and more images to support the story. At the same time I know that focusing too much on one story might turn off other fans/supporters since they're not getting what they want to see/read.
I feel like I'm not growing much as an artist anymore when it comes to artwork. Hence, I figured maybe its better to focus on the actual content more and create higher quality stuff. Quality as in: more images going along with the story/comics, illustrating the situation with more details. Stuff actually worth re-reading or rewatching when you're in the mood. However, as said before, this also means there will be less variation in stories throughout a month.
It's not something I've already decided on. I just can't figure out anymore where to go now. In a strange way I look around the art landscape and see some artists still grow while applying the exact same formula for every image. However, I see my own numbers dropping more and more with each month. It creates this dark cloud of what the future might (the voice in my head tells me I'm dying as an artist even though my numbers are still growing).
With the poll on deviantart I realized a large part of my community loves to see dark/bad endings when it comes to bondage related content (https://www.deviantart.com/lerra22/poll/I-like-images-stories-that-have-8072857).
I can't put a poll here on pixiv but I'm kinda assuming the numbers are about the same. Maybe, I should focus a bit more on bad endings instead of the lovey/dovey stuff with a semi good ending or a loving relationship involved. After all, I can't keep creating stuff that doesn't attract new people or makes any money. I put a lot of time in this (its actually my main job right now) and in some ways I feel like I'm failing.
Don't get me wrong, I grow a little bit each month (that's what my follower numbers say at least..). I just feel as if its not good enough or something. (since the numbers of likes/favorites seem to drop more and more as time passes by). I'm not talking about the fanbox likes (you guys are amazing really!) but when I look at other profiles (deviantart/pixiv) I can definitely see a stagnation in likes/favorites despite more and more people signing up/watching/following my work.
I'm currently putting too much time and work in the game I'm making. I'm very motivated to finish it since I've already put so much work and time in it and I really want to show something now but I can't forget what has brought me this far: Stories, artwork and your support. I will post a new game update in a week or so but right now, I'm working on 2 new images and a story going along with it.
Just out of curiosity and for the sake of my own profile/content: What do you guys think? Should I switch content around? Do something different entirely? Or is there a story/image that specifically brought you to my profile? Let me know in the comments below. (this post is open for everyone, trolls will be deleted).
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