Not Good Enough - Part 1

This made me cry. Hope things got better.

oblivion8

Struggling artists hear this all the time. "Painting isn't a Real job...", or "Are you going to do This for the rest of your life? What about your future? Grow up and face reality..." I first came across your art at Deviant Art, and because of that I've followed you here on Patreon. So I know what you are capable of....and More! You have a huge fan base, but we know that is not enough. It needs to translate into hard cold cash. You and Joe also come from different lifestyle backgrounds. Perhaps if you showed him callouses and bleeding hands from your art he might leave you alone....but I'm just kidding. He toils for cash differently that you do, but that was a low blow what he said to you. However....I just Know the make-up sex is gonna blow that roof off your place!!!

S Munson

cheer up

sebastian1120

You are talented. Hands down. If you are still questioning your worth, you are doomed. As per Joe, he may be right about getting a better paying job. No one likes to work, but we all have to pull our weight. It's not balanced when one person is always expected to pick up the slack... financially speaking. Joes feelings are justified, regardless of you talent. Maybe consider a part time job. All relationships have require sacrifice and compromise. BUT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STOP THE COMICS! EVER!!! (Now get to work bitch 💪)

Brett Bugeja

I think your eye for genuine emotion and relationship snapshots is very good—very authentic. I have a background in Design, Illustration, UX, and Couples and Family Therapy. I'm currently an unemployed graduate student: money is tight, and my husband and I (together 20 years now!) are worried about our financial future. He's a composer: we both know what artists struggle with. I guess what I'm saying is, you are not alone in feeling this way, and your Joe is not alone in feeling anxious.

Keep up the good work. You are talented. Hopefully Joe will screw his head back on correctly and figure out that he really hit a low blow (even if by accident). His concerns may be real, but he didn't address them in a fashion that does anything but create stress, which just sort of sucks. Take care and perhaps things will move positively after Joe reads the strip (and the notes).

Jeff T D

for stuff like this, it tooks an artist to understand an artist, and some time even artist dont understand, dont get so mad and sad because this came from him. and popularity doesnt depend on the artist, its more of a work of publication and media. Also i know saying i think your work are awesome might seem a lil bit pale, but i do think that. And, its not HOW your works are, its WHO your works are facing, i think in certain circle, you are famous as hell, just not everybody is able to show there appreciation to your work publicly because they are not out.

Lu

Song, I know it hurts, especially from your partner. My husband teaches acting and makes even less per month than you do (he's also writing a book on acting and developing a plan for a new theatre). Together 24 years, and I've always made many times more than him, but I know it makes use of his talent best and it's also his passion. Yes, we've seen many times where we barely made ends meet, but through "creative financing" using credit cards and such, I've always made it work and never told him to "get a real job". It's not fair of Joe to say that to you. Maybe he doesn't fully understand how much of you that you put in your work and how VERY talented you are. Any mutual friends that could give him a clue how talented you are?

Tim Clements-Levin

This is tough and vulnerable. Being that I'm an animator and comic artist, you are good enough. The market is hard right now, especially with the influx of new tools and artists around online that you have to compete against. I've followed you since your 4th volume of Big is Better, and your progressions, studies, self expressions, they are all evolving. You are a fantastic, adaptable artist. You are not being treated right in this environment. This is tough. It's really painful to hear this from someone you love. You will overcome this, you will surpass this. You have options. Song. You are a beautiful person, a beautiful artist. You deserve so much more.

Zhu

I love your drawings, you re a very talented artist you re doing amazing things and I admire your work. I think things can only get better.

Gilles

Your an amazing artist so never give up, even though I was thinking I cancelling my Patron! I feel guilty now. I pay $3 a month, which is $36 dollars a year which I could use to buy your comics on your site but now I feel bad. I won't cancel!! Artists need all the help they can get. I am happy you are at least doing what you love. So many people do jobs they hate. Me included so I applaud courage and commitment to your craft. Keep on going.!

Reza

I love your books! Im still waiting for the Bigger is Better book 4 to come out! Yeah you do have talent. Dont sell youself short!

I would be more than happy to buy more of your books. They are exquisite. Bigger is better is my favorite so far.

Danny Provencio

Him dwelling on your issues means he can't deal with his own.

Danny Provencio

Am so sorry this is happening between you two. I do think you can work it out. You got by before him, you will get by without him. So tell him to get over himself. You guys can work this out. Don't give up yet.

Danny Provencio

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RICARDO

You're the only one I pledge to Song . Persistence wins the war. Keep it going.

Conrad Tiu

Oh Song... 😢😢 you are talented ! Don't let it get to you.

CuddleMonster

Sorry, it's always complicated when two people try to live their lives together. There is always a clash when they try to maintain their individuality while having a relationship. Don't take it personally, it's human nature. For the record, you're a good artist and there's no such thing as a rule on how to be a good/bad artist. Hang in there! =D

RICARDO

How do I buy your books

Oh Song.....Can do nothing but give you a big hug....We all have put up and downs, keep it up there. Lots of love and kisses.

I don't think so, you are talent drawer. Actually I'm undergoing a hard time now, however your work makes me feel sunshine of the life and this is the reason I become a patrean. For joe, I think he feel sorry after saying that. So, maybe he need a discipline tonight......sorry I go to the dirty way....

Marc Guo

Wow! He must be really stressed! That was harsh :-/ ... As well as been an independent artists. Don't give up!!

Please do not give up. You are a very talented artist.

Miguel Callapez