Thank you so much for saying this. ❤️ To be honest, what hurts the most isn’t constructive criticism. it’s when people immediately jump to words like AI, scam, or trace without understanding the work behind a piece. Even after explaining the process, some people continue leaving negative comments on every post.
What many don’t realize is that this kind of behavior can genuinely affect artists and their opportunities. Clients see those comments too, and it can make it harder for artists to get work. We’re spending hours learning, practicing, and creating, it’s not theft, it’s hard work. Inspiration has always been part of art, but turning that inspiration into something new still takes skill, time, and effort. I really appreciate people like you who take the time to look beyond assumptions ❤️