Strange phenomenon within the circle of artists: why is it better to paint casually than to create with care?

Have you ever had the experience of carefully preparing and fully dedicating yourself to completing something, but not receiving the expected recognition? On the contrary, the things you casually dealt with received praise from everyone?

Recently, this phenomenon has sparked heated discussions among Japanese artists. Many artists have expressed that their random use of a few minutes to create memes and memes often receives great attention and appreciation. However, the meticulously crafted illustrations that took hours to create went unnoticed. What is the reason behind this? Let’s explore the causes of this phenomenon together.

Quick Sketch vs. Careful Creation: Why is the Difference So Big?

Recently, Japanese doujinshi writer and singer “DH Lingna” shared on social media a phenomenon she has observed over the years of her creative process: sketches she casually draws in a few minutes are actually more popular than illustrations she carefully draws in hours. This left her feeling very confused. For example, her casual sketch received 1919 likes and 90 shares, while another carefully crafted illustration only received 21 likes and 0 shares.

DH Lingna revealed that this phenomenon occurs frequently. She often posts simple memes and memes online, which usually only take a few minutes to complete and can be easily drawn. However, they can easily receive hundreds or even thousands of likes and shares.

But when she decided to invest her time seriously and create exquisite illustrations, the amount of interaction decreased significantly. Faced with such a result, she felt very disappointed.

The common dilemma of painters: Is it not as interesting as exquisite?

The experience of “DH Lingna” quickly resonated with many painters, who expressed that they often encountered similar situations. Many painters are starting to reflect on whether creativity in their works is more important than painting skills?

Some people even come to the conclusion that “instead of spending a lot of time polishing skills, it’s better to casually draw interesting ideas that are more easily accepted by the public

A painter commented, “It seems that the quality of the painting is no longer important. What people are more concerned about is the creativity in the picture

This also reflects the voice of many creators – they find that even if they invest a lot of time in refining their works, the response is still not as good as those quick creations with sudden inspiration.

Netizens‘ thoughts: Is it a change in audience taste?

Is there a deeper reason behind this phenomenon? A netizen raised a question: “Is this phenomenon because sketches are more in line with the taste of the public, while exquisite works only appeal to niche audiences

From the feedback in the comment section, many people believe that the interactive mechanism of modern social media may exacerbate this phenomenon. The culture of rapid consumption makes people more inclined towards simple, intuitive, and interesting content, while deep and complex works are difficult to resonate with in a short period of time.

A netizen joked, “The public doesn’t care how much sweat you shed for this painting, they only focus on whether the moment can bring them joy

This viewpoint, although seemingly easy, reveals a certain reality of modern social platforms – creativity and interactivity are often more important than artistry.

The helplessness of painters: the contrast between effort and reward

Faced with this phenomenon, many painters feel helpless. A painter smiled bitterly and said, “I often spend seven hours painting a picture, but I don’t even get a thumbs up. It’s really heartbreaking

Another artist also stated that whether he draws casually or seriously, he receives very few likes and even self mockingly says, “I want to die laughing.

The phenomenon of disproportionate creation and feedback not only makes artists feel frustrated, but also prompts them to rethink their creative methods. Many people realize that in order to gain more attention on today’s social platforms, they may need to put more effort into creativity and fun, rather than just relying on drawing skills.

The Debate on “Weight” in Creation

The phenomenon encountered by artists on social media platforms seems to reflect a change in the audience’s expectations for creation. In painting, creative ideas seem to be more important than technique. This trend has left many creators confused, but it has also provided them with a new direction: how to better meet the aesthetic needs of the public while retaining their own style? Perhaps this is a question that every creator needs to face and think about.