[serene]

Hi,

I don't know if i am right or wrong, but I am a member here for the last 7 months and I have noticed that this forum is surprisingly quiet. There is no interaction and the members are hardly online. There is hardly any learning or exchange of ideas. New members come and go after a few posts, never to return. I am sorry, but it is becoming pointless posting here as I am seeing the purpose of the forum and my purpose too are getting lost.

I hardly found an expert here to discuss anything meaningful. Even during Covid pandemic when people are sitting at home and have time to devote to their artistic pursuits, I have hardly seen any meaningful activity on the forum.

Any ideas?

 

[serene]

Not sure.I joined in the winters and since then I hardly interacted with other members. I believe times of such forums are more or less over, with people relying more on the social media, pinterest etc.

Thanks anyway, at-least someone responded.

 

[serene]

Fair enough, I am in. Thanks

 

[Scott R Nelson]

I've been on here for a few years and it has always been a rather dead forum. I'm interested only in watercolor painting and it's rare to see a discussion get beyond four or five replies. Typically a post is someone showing their latest work with two or three comments about it.

I've lost interest in painting lately and can't seem to get back any enthusiasm for it. Someday things might change. But this whole forum has not done much to help. And that's one reason why I rarely visit now.

 

[serene]

Hi Nelson,

I hope all is well there.

Irrespective of what happens on this forum, you should get back to painting. Given the turbulent times today, Painting has helped me to stay calm and has helped me with my anxiety issues. If oyu look at my profile you would know more about me. Pardon me for sounding invasive, I am not sure why you stopped your art. Try getting back with small, easy, hassle free paintings. Some things seem daunting but as you move forward with them you realize it was all worth it.

As far this forum goes, I agree with you there. There is hardly any constructive activity on this forum which can help you grow. I am a newbie and I am trying to teach myself. I never joined this forum to merely display my art, as I am no expert. I joined it to meet fellow artists and learn. Do reply if you want to talk.

Thanks
Serene

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Pardon me for sounding invasive, I am not sure why you stopped your art. Try getting back with small, easy, hassle free paintings. Some things seem daunting but as you move forward with them you realize it was all worth it.

Already tried the simpler paintings a couple of times. I'm just not feeling it. And way too many other things going on that keep me busy.

I figure that maybe when the weather gets cold again I'll give it another try.

 

[Eimante]

Already tried the simpler paintings a couple of times. I'm just not feeling it. And way too many other things going on that keep me busy.

I figure that maybe when the weather gets cold again I'll give it another try.

I agree to Serene! If you have a talent, you should definitely get it into work. Is there any particular reason, you stopped painting? Do you feel the weather affects it? Have you tried the regular inspirational things, like looking into nature, exemplary works, listening to music, visiting some galleries, etc.?

 

[serene]

Hi Nelson

You know better, but as the saying goes you should never let your the problems overshadow your talent. Good Luck

 

[serene]

Good bye fellow artists Good Luck, This is my last post.

 

[picassolite]

I've also noticed a significant drop off. I was away during the ups and downs with Covid. Seems like most are just stressed out over the last few months.

 

[3Eggs]

Hi,

I don't know if i am right or wrong, but I am a member here for the last 7 months and I have noticed that this forum is surprisingly quiet. There is no interaction and the members are hardly online. There is hardly any learning or exchange of ideas. New members come and go after a few posts, never to return. I am sorry, but it is becoming pointless posting here as I am seeing the purpose of the forum and my purpose too are getting lost.

I hardly found an expert here to discuss anything meaningful. Even during Covid pandemic when people are sitting at home and have time to devote to their artistic pursuits, I have hardly seen any meaningful activity on the forum.

Any ideas?

What kind of Egg-spert are you looking for? I have come to believe that in this covid environment, everyone considers themselves and expert, at least until they are dead. I know enough about "things" that I constantly run the risk of being the only expert in the room. It's a terrible risky business, for at the moment the expert is proven or even suspected to have a tiny flaw, he/she is no more, but then again, I enjoy risks.

 

[JonCCC22]

someone posted: "I believe times of such forums are more or less over, with people relying more on the social media, pinterest etc."

yes, I agree.

But the other social media are not great either.

If you have an existing community of friends, you can all join social media and interact that way.

If you don't have an existing community of friends, for every decent human on social media, there has to be 20 or 50 idiot kids throwing spitballs and ruining the interactions for anyone else.