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[backupdump002]

Hey, Internet! I've got a question.

Sooo, say you find this incredible artist. You love their art, you watch their gallery, you're happy. Right?
Okay, so, let me ask: is there anything that would turn you off of an artist you love, despite the fact that they still draw well? If you find out that the artist is a jerk, can't take critique, updates too much, draws almost nothing but art of a certain subject (models, romance, angst, violence, whatever)/fandom/etc, or even that they love a band (or whatever) you hate/hate a band you love, or whatever else--would you still be able to enjoy their artwork, or would their personality or habits color your views (pun intended lol)? Would this change depending on the type of artist they were, like if they drew or wrote or did music or acted etc?

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[doxinator.livejournal.com]

It's a little irrational, I'll admit, but man some people are such HUGE JERKS that it's hard for me to not think about that when I see their work 8| Seriously, I've adored so many artists and greatly admired their work, and then I go to their forums and see their posts and they're like HURF DURF I'M THE GREATEST AND [ARTIST] IS OVERRATED AND YOUR CRITIQUE IS MEANINGLESS AND YOU'RE ALL JUST JEALOUS ANYWAY MEH MEH MEH I DON'T NEED MY FANS, and I feel like someone just punched me in the stomach. It's just hard for me to enjoy their stuff after that, I dunno.

I guess it depends on their level of jerkitude, though :Va

[oldsneakers.livejournal.com]

There are many levels of jerkitude. It is like navigating a gigantic gourmet pizza. Mm. 8Da Not as fun, though, probably.

damn, man. :( That sucks. I've yet to have this happen, but...sadly I expect it will someday. What artists are you talking about, though? :Oa