Sometimes. More Yes, than No. It depends upon how I myself feel about it. Though I'm always happy when people enjoy what I share -- it gives me hope and reason to continue.
The only way to grow and continue as an artist is to get feedback, preferably someone will give constructive criticism and not just bully and bash. I am here for the purpose of feedback. The only way I will ever know success is by the intelligent people that measure me.
I never feel like I've done a good job as a photographer if nobody likes my pictures. I guess it's because as a photographer I'm trying to make something that inspires emotions or shows beauty and if it doesn't for other people then I feel like I've failed in that goal. In short, it's just not quite enough for me if a picture is good only in my opinion and not in anyone else's.
I don't care so much if they like as why they like/dislike it. I wish people who did or didn't like a certain aspect of my work would make a comment about it as I am still very new to photography it all helps.
At the end of the day I do it because I enjoy it, so as long as I am happy in what i've done, I don't really care too much if others like it, having said all that a little praise never goes astray haha.
I don't exactly draw/photograph/write to please everyone else; it's just what I like to do. I got a deviantART account to show other people what I like to do, and to grow as an artist. I would like positive and/or constructive feedback, but for the most part, I'm not overly concerned.
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At the end of the day I do it because I enjoy it, so as long as I am happy in what i've done, I don't really care too much if others like it, having said all that a little praise never goes astray haha.
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