Hey everyone. I hesitated a lot before writing this here in the Articles tab, but I decided to use this space to just get some things off my chest.
Lately, I've been feeling increasingly lonely. Over the past few years, I've lost touch with old friends and life just kind of happened. These days, the only people I really talk to are my wife and my two kids. I love them more than anything, but the kids are so little that we can't exactly sit down and have deep conversations about art, hobbies, or life.
As a result, I've been feeling really out of place, like no one likes the same things I do. You know that feeling of being a complete stranger in the world? A lot of times I feel like the actual Gregor Samsa from The Metamorphosis—the insect version, obviously—stuck in my own bubble, unable to connect with anyone out there.
I put a lot of heart into the LoRAs I make. My focus and passion have always been traditional drawing styles and older aesthetics, like that classic 70s and 80s comic book vibe. But, being completely honest, it’s frustrating. It feels like no one cares. It seems like the vast majority of people here only want "adult" themes (if you know what I mean). When you try to create something focused on pure art and nostalgia, your work just feels invisible.
I've been feeling pretty down and isolated because of all this. Deep down, I just wish I had friends who liked the same things as I do. People to bounce ideas off of, share test generations, discuss art styles, and just not feel so alone in this creative journey.
If you’ve read this far and also value traditional art, or if you just understand what this kind of loneliness feels like, please drop a comment. I’d love to meet people with similar interests, chat, and maybe build a slightly more welcoming community around here.