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flameshake
I'm an artist who draws primarily for fun. Hope you enjoy my little piece on the internet!

Age 24, He/any

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Posted by flameshake - November 22nd, 2023


I'm writing this here out of frustration and to stop myself from bothering anyone else with it. At time of writing this, there is still the chance I get scouted in time, but the chances of it are very slim to none.


I'm pretty sad with the requirement of being scouted to participate in the secret santa event this year. This as well as the October drawing challenge forum post are the only times I feel invited and comfortable to share my art and participate in something with other artists. I really enjoyed doing both the last 2 years here and would've loved to do so again this year, especially secret santa. Its one of the few events I really look forward to during the months approaching december.


I was scouted at somepoint but lost it for reasons no one told me. I don't know if it is because I scouted someone of low art quality or the person who scouted me did something wrong or something else, I don't know. I don't recall scouting more than maybe 1 or 2 people but I don't even remember who they were, and I'm not constantly checking the person who scouted me to see if they do the same or not. The lack of telling me that I am no longer scouted is pretty annoying and on top of that, the option to scout me being removed without my knowledge is disheartening. I'm not sure how I could better my behavior and actions without being told what I did to deserve being blocked without notice. The only reason I even found out I was blocked from being scouted was because another artist in the NG SS discord mentioned their account not having it.


This means that for however long, my stuff was only showing under the undiscovered artists tab (which it seems like little to nobody else really looks at regularly) and even if someone from their or from looking at my few posts on the forums decided they wanted to look at my artwork and scout me, they wouldn't see the option and would just assume I was already scouted at the time. I don't know anyone who'd see the inconsistency of my stuff showing under undiscovered artists while not having a scout option, deciding to look into the matter and reach out to moderators, and not just write the lack of an option as a bug and move on.


I didn't really mind being scouted or not too much prior to this event. I mainly came to newgrounds as a way for people to view my artwork without needing to log into an account of any kind. Since then I've loved the range of type and quality of artists here and have enjoyed quite a lot of it, from the artwork to movies to forum posts, and even some of the games, its been great. The SS event was a great way to really partake in the community, as I could draw someone elses OC with permission as well as get a drawing of my own character from someone else, it would've been hard NOT wanting to join it. I still feel this, but I just am barred from joining right now due to this one requirement of being scouted.


I read through the SS post and understand why this level of entry is in play, but I don't think it should've been locked to just those who are scouted. That post showed some good artists who haven't been scouted and even looking through the undiscovered artists section can give you some cool finds now and then. I feel like a 2nd possible requirement could've been made for those who haven't gotten scouted yet, like having an account that is 6 months old or having a special pass for doing a drawing on time during the last secret santa.


At time of writing this, there is still time I can get in, but my hope for it is pretty low considering what has happened so far. I don't think I'll start completely despising this website if I don't get in, but I'd be pretty bummed out to say the least.


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Posted by flameshake - August 30th, 2023


I'm working on a new 3D model for myself as well as trying to learn modeling for VRchat world creation. Afterwards, I may work on other non-2d art for a while. If there is a longer wait for artwork, this is why. Hope you are taking care of yourself.


Posted by flameshake - August 1st, 2023


Main hard drive for my computer broke 2 days ago. Since I have backups most of my stuff was saved except for the last 3 artworks I posted as well as the thing I was still drawing.


I have a new one, and just have to start it from scratch again. If there is a slightly longer than usual wait for the next drawing, that is why.


Posted by flameshake - March 12th, 2023


My last news post said I was gonna try my hand at creating comics of some kind. That hasn't really panned out as I've been busy with work. I still want to show the story I have in mind, but I want to be able to set time aside to actually plan it out and make it decent at least. I've realized putting aside that time to think would still be work of some kind, and I know I shouldn't be working as much as I already am, so adding more work of any kind doesn't seem like the grandest idea in the long term. I'll maybe try making more artwork that shows a story but that's about it. Hope to still entertain those who come by my account, and I hope you are well.


Posted by flameshake - December 16th, 2022


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(omg flameshake hand reveal)

This year I didn't draw nearly as much as I was planning on, but I'm still proud of what I did. Focused on improving on drawing backgrounds and it shows! Lot of my artwork this year has had better backgrounds than previous years.


As for the next year, I think what I want to work on more is comics, as I do eventually want to tell a story with all these characters I've designed. For those reading, thanks for taking time to do that and I hope to entertain those who stick around. Take care, stay hydrated, and keep cool. 😎


Posted by flameshake - December 4th, 2022


The world is a crazy place. Lots of insane things have been going on so just wanted to say well done on getting here!

Hope you all are taking care.


Posted by flameshake - August 14th, 2022


I do feel quite blessed thanks to PearlHikara, I am now scouted.

Not much else to add at the moment, other than I hope to not disappoint.


Posted by flameshake - July 7th, 2022


Wahooo


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Posted by flameshake - June 19th, 2022


Stay hydrated


Posted by flameshake - December 30th, 2021


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One of the main problems I have at the moment is figuring out what exactly I want to draw. I still would like to draw my OCs but I want to draw them actually doing something instead of just standing/sitting in place. What I plan to (try) to do is explore different mediums and other ways to present my characters. 2 examples that I know I definitely want to try are making something through 3D modeling and making short comics to give my characters backstory and personality. Trying these will most certainly slow down my already snail-pace of putting out art so for anyone who is wondering I hope you understand why.


Something I also want to keep doing is taking part of community events like the secret santa event that I participated in. It was the only one I've done so far but I look forward to any other newgrounds events that take place.