Thank you for the comment, Anita, and for the encouraging words! I don't know if I work that 'hard,' but I do try to remain (mostly) productive. I find it harder to grind it out as I get older and this is something I'll probably write about soon!
I keep screenshots and other messages in a folder and it's a helpful reminder that I'm not wasting my time or missing the mark with my art, my writing, etc. It's good to know people are responding to it in a positive way and glancing at it from time to time motivates me to continue making stuff.
Thanks, Kyle! You have been a great influence on me. I love using your brushes, and look forward to every video you do on Behance. I have learned a lot, and you have confirmed a lot of my own beliefs.
Kyle, Thanks — for everything. Your brushes, tutorials, and encouragement on Behance, etc. has been a huge blessing in my life. I can’t thank you enough!
How terrible that you had to endure all of these negative comments. You sold out??? So talented artists should… starve? Cowards hide behind the anonymity of their keyboards. Of course you have brought so many resources (brushes! Inspiration!) to so many artists. Thank you for all you contribute and for this brave post.
Michelle, that was my feeling, exactly: what do people want from artists? For them to never live comfortably and have what others have? Suffering for one's art is overrated.
Being called a "sellout" would be one of my "interesting problems to have". If it does happen in the future (crossing fingers) so what? Sure, I'll embrace the label AF... why I wouldn't want to make a decent, cozy living off what I love most doing? How many people in the world actually get to do that? Chances are all these comments are just jealousy bile and little else.
I have been buying your brushes since the beginning. Trust me you did not sell out. You just had to do the next level in your career. These trolls are just jealous of your success. If you think about it, it’s better to signup with Adobe and get all your brushes (past and future updates) for free, instead of buying them individually. Just keep getting bigger and better, there are more of us on your side! Once again, a million thanks to your brushes that helped us a lot in our work!
I find that the bitterest venom comes from those with a gutfull of steaming jealousy. And it's manifested as cowardly keyboard assassination. Your success will always be the kick in teeth they deserve! I'm glad you're here doing what you're doing! ✊🏾👍🏾
Negative comments suck & the people who make them tend to be nimrods with zero reading comprehension, BUT trolls can become great grist for the marketing mill if a person is willing to have a little fun. VERBAL JUDO!
P.S. you are now & forever the Brush King and no other head is fit to wear the crown.
May I ask a question? Fresco… I love it! However, do you think Adobe will continue adding features? I’ve been hoping for a symmetrical drawing feature. But there has been SO much emphasis on the Firefly stuff… And Fresco hardly got a mention at the conference. I always want to see more Fresco videos. Anyway, Happy Holidays!
This is something I've come to learn. Even though I used to be a very opinionated person on social media thus risking the troll hate flames (no longer; I've picked up more interesting battles for myself) I did come relatively unscathed as whatever I tried to express I did so with proof at hand. Still, the occasional troll who was more than ready to tell me even what I'm going to die of did show up and could certainly ruin the rest of my day. And even when you think you're doing everything right, even that will draw in haters, so it's down to how much you care about them. And yes it takes time to grow a thick skin and value comments according to where do they come from. Love the idea of the gratitude folder — handy when you feel down and out on the ground.
Kyle, I bought almost all of your brushes before the sale to Adobe. My reaction to the deal was not to think I had wasted my money. Instead I was genuinely happy for you and pleased that I had in any way paved the road for these tools to be widely shared and to let your expertise help make Photoshop a better tool for artists.
People like you and the many others who purchased the brushes when I was running the business really helped to change my life and my career and I'll forever be grateful. Thank you, Jeff!
Thank you for the comment, Anita, and for the encouraging words! I don't know if I work that 'hard,' but I do try to remain (mostly) productive. I find it harder to grind it out as I get older and this is something I'll probably write about soon!
Haters are THE WORST. Jenny, you have obviously seen it all and have the wisdom to come through with good perspective - I appreciate that!
Keeping a "gratitude file" is a great idea!
I keep screenshots and other messages in a folder and it's a helpful reminder that I'm not wasting my time or missing the mark with my art, my writing, etc. It's good to know people are responding to it in a positive way and glancing at it from time to time motivates me to continue making stuff.
Thanks, Kyle! You have been a great influence on me. I love using your brushes, and look forward to every video you do on Behance. I have learned a lot, and you have confirmed a lot of my own beliefs.
Many thanks, Gary- I wish I was still livestreaming with the same frequency as before. I miss it!
Kyle, Thanks — for everything. Your brushes, tutorials, and encouragement on Behance, etc. has been a huge blessing in my life. I can’t thank you enough!
How terrible that you had to endure all of these negative comments. You sold out??? So talented artists should… starve? Cowards hide behind the anonymity of their keyboards. Of course you have brought so many resources (brushes! Inspiration!) to so many artists. Thank you for all you contribute and for this brave post.
Michelle, that was my feeling, exactly: what do people want from artists? For them to never live comfortably and have what others have? Suffering for one's art is overrated.
Being called a "sellout" would be one of my "interesting problems to have". If it does happen in the future (crossing fingers) so what? Sure, I'll embrace the label AF... why I wouldn't want to make a decent, cozy living off what I love most doing? How many people in the world actually get to do that? Chances are all these comments are just jealousy bile and little else.
I have been buying your brushes since the beginning. Trust me you did not sell out. You just had to do the next level in your career. These trolls are just jealous of your success. If you think about it, it’s better to signup with Adobe and get all your brushes (past and future updates) for free, instead of buying them individually. Just keep getting bigger and better, there are more of us on your side! Once again, a million thanks to your brushes that helped us a lot in our work!
Thanks, Marco - couldn't agree more. Selling out? Not at all - selling 'up' - yes!
I find that the bitterest venom comes from those with a gutfull of steaming jealousy. And it's manifested as cowardly keyboard assassination. Your success will always be the kick in teeth they deserve! I'm glad you're here doing what you're doing! ✊🏾👍🏾
I like that phrase: "cowardly keyboard assassination." Thanks for the kind words, Eric.
No problemo! 👍🏾✊🏾
Negative comments suck & the people who make them tend to be nimrods with zero reading comprehension, BUT trolls can become great grist for the marketing mill if a person is willing to have a little fun. VERBAL JUDO!
P.S. you are now & forever the Brush King and no other head is fit to wear the crown.
I will proudly wear the Brush King crown, Vincent! Thank you.
May I ask a question? Fresco… I love it! However, do you think Adobe will continue adding features? I’ve been hoping for a symmetrical drawing feature. But there has been SO much emphasis on the Firefly stuff… And Fresco hardly got a mention at the conference. I always want to see more Fresco videos. Anyway, Happy Holidays!
This is something I've come to learn. Even though I used to be a very opinionated person on social media thus risking the troll hate flames (no longer; I've picked up more interesting battles for myself) I did come relatively unscathed as whatever I tried to express I did so with proof at hand. Still, the occasional troll who was more than ready to tell me even what I'm going to die of did show up and could certainly ruin the rest of my day. And even when you think you're doing everything right, even that will draw in haters, so it's down to how much you care about them. And yes it takes time to grow a thick skin and value comments according to where do they come from. Love the idea of the gratitude folder — handy when you feel down and out on the ground.
Kyle, I bought almost all of your brushes before the sale to Adobe. My reaction to the deal was not to think I had wasted my money. Instead I was genuinely happy for you and pleased that I had in any way paved the road for these tools to be widely shared and to let your expertise help make Photoshop a better tool for artists.
People like you and the many others who purchased the brushes when I was running the business really helped to change my life and my career and I'll forever be grateful. Thank you, Jeff!