MojoMontebon 2025-05-10 13:34:41

There has been something I wanna get off of my chest for a while now. I slowly think that not a lot of people will really like Trixie anymore like in a way that feels "endearing". I mean I can't blame you guys I know how she started but honestly I just started Trixie as the NSFW character because I just wanted money and me being an artist, I never really think my art is all that good with Trixie, even in recent arts I did with her. I don't know I'm losing my inspiration for her now.

The only reason why I keep her is because I kinda like how she is designed, not just the physic of course but so far she's the only OC I made that looked so unique to me and that's why I really like her and drawing her but recently I've noticed some dislikes of her growing and I get why but it just kinda disheartens me to the point that I'm considering to axe my ideas for good.

I feel like I've already failed, I mean I haven't made a single progress at all in building her world because it didn't really fund me and as a Filipino, I have to show that my career can make money because this country is money starved and if you don't have money here, you're basically fucked and that's why I never stop doing NSFW even when it made me sad that it'll become my fate as an artist.

I don't know, I always thought I was meant for something but like I don't have the same spark anymore. The more I keep trying to make Trixie look better without removing too much of her character, the more it kept failing and that's just not me saying it, I've seen it happening already. I'm at least glad people like Joy but it kinda demotivates me that Trixie is just a character now and I too feel like I don't wanna draw her anymore.

Remi-le-Oduen 2025-05-10 13:51:50

You really tried your best. Sometimes it's not enough, and there is little we can do about it. I had stuff abandoned too (lots of it actually). It doesn't mean it's a failure, it is more a period that lasted for a time and had to step aside for something new to be born. I hope you will find a new inspiration for something new and successful.
Or, also, I enjoyed what you did so far and hope to see what else you will create

omabat102 2025-05-10 14:34:22

you may be a fucking broke ass loser who draws smut for money but that's what makes you endearing, you're like an irl shinada. you're a genuinely good guy and you probably have people close that care about you besides those lovely cats.

try experimenting some stuff outside your comfort zone that's considered fresh and new, like playing a new type or genre of game or watching a loosely-connected cinematic universe as examples, there aint a thing as failure if there are other options out there.

Voxlite 2025-05-10 20:43:59

I like boobies but I like you more 👍

PancakeandWaffle64 2025-05-10 20:54:06

you tried your best, it's okay.

razzamatter 2025-05-10 23:49:21

To be honest I've always found Trixie to be endearing. Sure she's rooted in NSFW but I think lewd characters absolutely can have depth to them and have character depth beyond being sexy lewd characters. I don't think you're a failure really, sure maybe things aren't going how you like but you're still making content that people enjoy! Unfortunately this is a very difficult field to make a profit off of and find a customer base. And I understand that it can be disheartening to push your own ideas when other things are more profitable and more noticeable. Unfortunately NSFW stuff will always get more attention, sex sells and all that, but I think you have something interesting going on here.

Though at the same time if you're not feeling it for this stuff, well, as an artist I know that not being motivated or not enjoying what you're making will effect the end product. It's hard to make stuff be quality when you're not enjoying the process of the content. It may be dumb trying to advise a creator many times larger than myself, but I'm sure if you continue to post stuff you enjoy you'll find a profitable course through that art with a growing consumer base.

Perhaps what she needs is a 'soft reboot' of sorts. Maybe try reintroducing her, revamping her world and maybe posting short comic stories to tie together or set up profitable nsfw stuff. if you progress with a story you could end up introducing characters that people end up loving as well, more content to make profitable.

Perhaps you could look into making a simple game with them as well. Dating sim games seem to be popular and you have a unique art style and characters that could make a fun one. Just to throw an idea.

I've been following you a while here and I am interested to see how your content evolves. you make some good stuff and I want to see you grow. You have potential and talent!

CupaMontoya 2025-05-11 04:43:04

Imma be honest, but this is entirely the fault of your strategy. You introduced her to us as an NSFW character, and the most interesting stuff you did with her was the surreal porn. I was REALLY hoping you'd make that Yume Nikki porn parody, but here you are brooding instead of strategizing.

You wanna succeed? Wipe your tears and figure out a strategy.
You want Trixie to not be NSFW? You dug that hole and'll have to put a ton of unrewarding work to undo that.

I've seen you REPEATEDLY doubt yourself and brood when you HAVE been succeeding and HAVE been making strides, so I think it's high time you get a therapist.

I've talked with AI artists who froth at the mouth, eager to tinker and tweak their machines in an endless pursuit of infinite perfection. They are no different from other artists who do the same, hoarding and regurgitating knowledge on posing and framing, tweaking themselves the same way the AIs are trained.

You wanna be a good artist? Get out of your own damn way and bathe in your chosen profession. Submerge yourself in it until you drown, and are reborn - baptized - into the same feral animal seeking aesthetic perfection.

Is it tough? Good! That's every profession worth a damn. The only way you will make progress is to ditch the brooding and dive in. No time to cry when your next piece could be your next big break.

I KNOW you are capable! Everyone knows you are capable. The only one who's doubting you is yourself, and the occasional troll. Just do it already.

Sorry if I'm harsh, but you've been pissing me off. It's like watching a professional athlete sit out the entire game, even after the coach said they could join.

ZR3009 2025-05-11 06:03:19

Mojo... I'm really sorry to hear about this