Fredartworld

We all know how wrong it is to copy someone else's artwork. We know it's a form of art theft, and that in many cases it's done intentionally. We know how important transparency is when it comes to the creative process. We also know that even using AI while claiming that the work is entirely your own is a form of deception towards your audience and collectors. These are some of the most basic principles every artist and collector should understand. But my question is something else 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? How many genuine artists do you know who openly share their creative process, yet struggle financially because they receive so little support or visibility? How many have you seen become discouraged and consider giving up? I see so many of them! On the other hand how many people do you know who can generate multiple pieces with a five minute prompt and sell them, or put a few images and simple shapes together and receive thousands of dollars for their work? I see plenty of that too! Do we realize who we're choosing to give visibility to through the way we show our support, and who we're leaving behind? Have we unintentionally created an environment where genuine artists are gradually pushed out of this space? If you're reading this, start with yourself. Support artists whose authenticity and work you believe in. It doesn't matter what style they work in or what kind of art they create. Support what you genuinely love, but also take the time to learn about the artist and understand how their work is made. Stop making artists feel ashamed of their financial struggles or of speaking openly about their need for support. Many artists carry pain they may never speak about. At the very least let's make this space a safer place for them. By doing this, you're sending a clear message to those who are only here for money and contribute nothing but toxicity: this is not the place for you. You're helping turn this space into something more meaningful than endless drama, scams, copyright violations, and art with no real value. Thanks for taking the time to read this🤍 #SupportRealArtists