The world is overflowing with information. There are TV shows
and movies, but what’s most remarkable is the Internet.
Websites, blogs, online videos, tweets— this simply refers to
the fact that people who used to just be users suddenly, from
one day, became creators. How many people wanted to draw manga
or illustrations and actually did? How many people wanted to
shoot videos or take photos and actually did? How many people
wanted to write novels or poetry and actually did? Information
is overflowing like this, and it’s impossible to see it all.
But everyone finds works they like in their own way and
immerses themselves in them. They become fans and followers.
Thinking about this, it used to be that if you weren’t a
professional, your works couldn’t reach the wider world. Now,
it’s like a miraculous world. There are people who feel
embarrassed about drawing poor-quality art and can’t even draw
a millimeter in front of others. But, including myself, I think
even bad art can be fun. Those who post lots of bad drawings
online often improve over time, and it’s heartwarming. Some
people probably watch them like parents watching over their
children! In the professional world, this is almost impossible.
Bad drawings, okay but so-so drawings, or drawings that are
kind of good yet kind of bad— all of them are rejected.Only
overwhelmingly good or godlike drawings can even briefly see the
light of day.
Not a single mediocre drawing could ever be published. You end
up with a pile of artworks at home, envious of professionals,
and your days end just drawing art by yourself in frustration.
When I was twenty, I almost made my pro debut as a manga artist
but didn’t succeed (If I had won just one more effort prize, I
would have debuted). For someone like me, the current state of
the Internet, a space that welcomes amateurs, is absolutely
amazing. It’s the best! Really the best!
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