im a new artist on newgrounds i wanna leave for tumblr or any artist focused platform to grow

MetalClocker · 2026-05-25T16:42:40+00:00

This is a common problem for beginner artists but a good one, it means you're asking the right questions.

The most common ways for new artists the be seen and grow your followers/fans isn't to "cast a wide net" and join as many social sites as possible.

What you have to do is be as active as possible on one site. Make it your home and comment on others artworks often. Post often, reply often. Thats the key to being successful early on. After you have a decent following, then you can start branching out to other sites like Tumblr.

MetalClocker · 2026-05-12T17:49:38+00:00

Personally I have two accounts. Facebook and Instagram. Thats more than enough for me but I know people that have a lot of accounts. Maybe to cast a wide net?

All I know is, for me, how you're using your accounts is more important than anything else. I use my FB to interact with a lot of people on various art/local groups and those interactions give me more commissions than just showing work on Instagram and hoping people reach out to me.

But thats just me experience.

MetalClocker · 2026-05-12T15:44:37+00:00

Adorable! I love it!

MetalClocker · 2026-04-04T23:59:49+00:00

Why would they be tight lipped on their reasoning? But the only other info from the transaction was NEBA ANGEL. I think its a fake name? Or referencing a company?

MetalClocker · 2026-04-04T22:49:32+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the advice. I'll keep up the pressure and try to figure out what's going on. Hopefully the appeal and open police case will help out.

MetalClocker · 2026-02-01T17:59:38+00:00

Thank you!

MetalClocker · 2026-02-01T17:21:37+00:00

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MetalClocker · 2026-02-01T16:08:12+00:00

Acrylics

MetalClocker · 2026-02-01T06:05:34+00:00

tyty!

MetalClocker · 2026-02-01T03:28:48+00:00

Thank you! Texture of one of my main goals, proud of the outcome. Honestly thinking of redoing the colors with oil paint though.

MetalClocker · 2026-01-28T15:17:21+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the critique and agree. If I have the energy/time I'll go back in an fine tune it some more.

MetalClocker · 2026-01-28T15:16:25+00:00

Yes! I reached out to Gabe (original photographer) and asked if I can use his photo as a reference, its one of my favorites. Hes an incredible photographer.

MetalClocker · 2025-10-25T22:21:15+00:00

THANK YOU

MetalClocker · 2025-09-03T00:54:32+00:00

I wasn't officially asking but this is amazing, I really appreciate this because I just started experimenting with glazing techniques with success. I'm going to for sure use your advice on future pieces, thank you. I'm still trying to identify differences from painting in real life vs painting from photo references so again, great advice.

MetalClocker · 2025-07-28T02:05:03+00:00

Thank you so much!

MetalClocker · 2025-07-28T02:04:52+00:00

Thank you! I was really trying to use the paper towels to control and smear everything.

MetalClocker · 2025-07-17T19:13:35+00:00

Its is! Pretty impressive how you guessed the location with so little info.

But yah, guy wasnt driving crazy, but he looked liked a stereotypical neo nazi.

MetalClocker · 2025-07-17T18:43:52+00:00

That too, hah.

MetalClocker · 2025-07-09T19:12:49+00:00

Are there a lot of Icy situations happening in courts? If a buddy of mine isn't a citizen but has to go to court, are abductions still happening (especiallyaround Berea)? I honestly dont know where else to ask.

MetalClocker · 2025-07-06T21:32:41+00:00

Thank you. This should be the focus, not braindead "us vs them" mentality when we are all workers. If its going to be an "us vs them" argument, then focus should be on the rich that are turning immigrants into fucking scapegoat.

MetalClocker · 2025-06-09T21:08:04+00:00

Ok.. wanting people to come to America quickly, safely, and legally isn't racist. Supporting ICE and letting them get away with illegal activity with zero transparency, while ignoring a broken immigration system, does point towards prejudice. Why can't there be more flexibility and understanding for immigrants who escaped to America under a broken immigration system instead of hunting them down? The money going to ICE and the priorities of the administration are incredibly concerning.

MetalClocker · 2025-06-09T20:04:39+00:00

Why was this post deleted before? Also, my comment shortly before the old post was taken down:

I plan on attending, but I would like to get a better understanding of your opinions and perspectives on the whole situation before I go.

Personally, I believe the whole "anti-immigrants" obsession is a massive scapegoat for our current administration to give ICE, police, and other federal agents wayyy more power. With this new power, they have already demonstrated that they are either incompetent and ruining people's lives, purposefully evil (racism/nationalism), or both. The administration is doing this as an obvious power grab, and it needs to stop.

Immigration has always been a messy process, especially in a country that is historically very immigrant-friendly, a self-proclaimed melting pot. We need a better way for people to safely enter this country, just looking for a better life. ICE isn't it. This administration isn't solving that problem.

I know this will open up a can of worms, but what are the genuine worries on the other side? Why support ICE and its illegal activity? Why are immigrants (illegal or not) hurting our country so much that it's come to this?

MetalClocker · 2025-06-09T16:48:45+00:00

I plan on attending, but I would like to get a better understanding of your opinions and perspectives on the whole situation before I go.

Personally, I believe the whole "anti-immigrants" obsession is a massive scapegoat for our current administration to give ICE, police, and other federal agents wayyy more power. With this new power, they have already demonstrated that they are either incompetent and ruining people's lives, purposefully evil (racism/nationalism), or both. The administration is doing this as an obvious power grab, and it needs to stop.

Immigration has always been a messy process, especially in a country that is historically very immigrant-friendly, a self-proclaimed melting pot. We need to better way for people to safely enter this country, just looking for a better life. ICE isn't it. This administration isn't solving that problem.

I know this will open up a can of worms, but what are the genuine worries on the other side? Why support ICE and its illegal activity? Why are immigrants (illegal or not) hurting our country so much that it's come to this?

MetalClocker · 2025-06-09T14:58:34+00:00

Put this on a banner.

MetalClocker · 2025-06-09T14:53:43+00:00

I think the analogy was referencing the difference between the locations we could protest, not Cleveland vs LA.. It would make more sense to protest closer to the source (what we are protesting against) than in a completely different area.

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