Moving on

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At this point and time I find myself moving on from DA, for many reasons. Including the same reasons so many other artists have cited (or not) in their last journal entries; such as the disgusting selfies of people’s nether regions that are allowed here and even referred to as “art”. Please. Don’t even try and tell me that is art. Don’t talk to me about interpretation or that art is subjective.

I’m leaving some of my artwork on display but much of it is going into storage and will eventually be removed, as time permits. If you are interested in contacting me for commissions or anything else, I have multiple websites. I have 2 Facebook pages as well. Please try and reach me via one of those as I do not expect I will catch a note here for some time. I’m sure I will pop in from time to time, but those visits will be far and few in-between.

When I first came here, it was exciting. It was wonderful to see so many talented artists on one site. It was so very inspiring! Now it has become sullied by far too much junk being posted and passed off as art. It’s just not something I want to be a part of any longer.

Rather than simply vanish, I wanted to leave a note for those who follow me or call me friend as to where to find me.

Personal site – darkermusings.net

Art site – artbymel.net/

Art FB page - www.facebook.com/MelsArtPage

Take care all, and I wish all my friends and followers the very best!!
Mel

© 2015 - 2024 Art-By-Mel-DA
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SlyFlySpyGuy's avatar
"Don’t talk to me about interpretation or that art is subjective."

I agree very much with this. There is a clear definition of what Art is. 

Google defines Art as: something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings.

A picture of your genitals does not require imagination, nor skill, nor is it likely beautiful, and it certainly doesn't express any important ideas nor feelings. It is in no way, art.

Art IS subjective. As in good art, or bad art. Just like Temperature is subjective. Hot, and cold is different for each of us. Good and bad is different for each of us. But what temperature is, is not subjective. What art is, is not subjective.

This is something I take issue with as well. I'm glad someone else said something.

Edit: I am not leaving DeviantArt. I hope to ignore that non-art, and avoid the toxic people. I have a block list that I update. I have a very extensive block list for this same type of person on Facebook. They're both ever growing, but it keeps me from constant bickering and arguments.