You're Going to LOSE: Here's Why

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Art contests are in fact unfair. Well…most of them are anyway…WELL…at least the ones hosted on social media. Are you a beginner artist with the hopes of maybe winning a contest with awesome prizes?! Well too bad! Your chances immediately go in the drain when a Van Goh level artist enters into the fray. Good luck!
I know that that feeling isn’t fun. I’ve felt it before and I believe there’s a better way for these contests to be handled. A way in which I’m sure more professional contests handle things…hopefully, and, ideally, a way that more places would adapt.
Let's chat!
(Don't forget to watch out for the hidden Starlight Glimmer!)
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Art Contests Are Unfair
05:47 Draw This In Your Style
07:44 Art Contests Can Help You
10:53 One Last Thing
Playlist of Reviews, Rants, and Rewrites
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My name is Aloubell and I am a hobbyist digital artist as well as a published children's book author. I've been drawing for as long as I can remember, and, thanks to the Lord, my art journey continues! As a Christian, I give full acknowledgement that all success I get from art and life in general is thanks to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I'm proud to say He has helped make each and every art piece of mine possible.
My dream is to have a career where I can be creative. This KZfaq channel is a means in which I can achieve that dream!
I have a lot to talk about whether it be anime, cartoons, books, or just me retelling stories from my own life.
I'm very much still learning how to be better as an artist, so I appreciate your support on my journey!
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@HYM4LIFE 8 ай бұрын

FINALLY US POOR PEOPLE CAN WATCH IT🎨🎨

@mr.whimsic6902 8 ай бұрын

What do you mean by this??

@HYM4LIFE 8 ай бұрын

@@mr.whimsic6902I mean that we aren’t members so we can’t see it early

@sevilaliyeva 8 ай бұрын

Hahaha 😂

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Fellow poor person here: I still appreciate you ❤😁

@mr.whimsic6902 8 ай бұрын

@TheArtisticAloubell hey, if you see this, I want to say I really like your design. Your character's big white tail moving alongside your expression makes you stand out to me. Also it's fluffy, and I like fluffy tails

@SprinkleGirl 8 ай бұрын

Let's take a moment to appreciate that Alou takes time to read every comment even though her channel is growing ❤

@HYM4LIFE 8 ай бұрын

alou is actually the best istg

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

🥹❤️

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

@@HYM4LIFEaww thanks! You're the best too! 😁✨

@waniagame2840 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubell4 Argo’s please let me know when your back 😂😂😂 I’ll let you know 🤔!

@Ro994 8 ай бұрын

🎨 Fellow artist here! You make an excellent point about the unfair nature of most art contests. It would be ideal if more people did what you say about having different categories if they see that enough people are interested in participating. I myself have participated in a few of these, and I've only one a single one, and that was because there were literally just three more entries other than mine 😂 I haven't joined one in recent years, and I am well aware that my chances of winning if I do are in fact slim, especially if other artists more skilled than I am participate too, which is almost always the case. But like you and Bell-Bell said, sometimes the prompts are just fun and/or are a great way to get out of your comfort zone, sometimes even just a cool way to beat artblock when you don't have any drawing ideas. Losing can sting, of course, but fortunately, as I've grown older, I've learned to just enjoy the progress and the results for what they are, and to compare myself to others less and less each time. At the end of the day, art is a personal journey, and every single unique artstyle has something special that only the artist who made it can bring! 😁

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Very well said

@chanabanannaanimations6884 8 ай бұрын

I like this KZfaqr MVperry who makes these art contest's which is just him reacting to everyone's art and saying how awesome it is I think he does choose winners but he shows off everyone's art

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Oh! That's a neat way of doing it! 😁

@espiritulibre53 8 ай бұрын

I am a person who likes to write and draw and every time I've joined an art contest I've done it knowing that I couldn't win. Yes, I would imagine the possibility of winning and I'd try to do my best to make it a reality. But in the end, when I loose it is something that I already knew was going to happen. That way when planet Earth calls me back from my daydreaming it doesn't hurt. I've already have fun daydreaming and doing art, so I don't need a price.

@NakanoMiku-chan-z2m 8 ай бұрын

I did a few art contests when I was very little. I placed honourable mention in one. I stopped doing them rather quickly. Now I just do building contests on this one game I play.

@mysterionz 8 ай бұрын

I’ve stopped entering them and just do art for fun

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Awesome 😎✨

@SuperShana97 8 ай бұрын

I am not an artist myself but I understand that being in the art contest is hard. It actually requires you to be more competitive while everyone has their own style of drawing. It's not fair to be honest. Even the professional can nitpick on every little details they need to improve which it's okay to get feedback but not criticism. Of course, they have more room for improvement if they motivate themself. That is why in my discord server, we don't create an art contest instead, we added an art channel and we pinned their work. That way it's fair for everyone and even we comment the positive things about their work (we can even make at least a paragraph). Btw, it maybe too early but you're almost hit 20K subscribers so soon! ❤❤

@Vocal0idSupermacy_gumimiku 8 ай бұрын

As a person who has never participated in an art contest, I feel... weird. Good luck!

@alonegal-no8zl 8 ай бұрын

🎨 as a person who participates in art contests due to their boredom, these reasons are REAL 💯

@christiantwist3360 8 ай бұрын

8:22 you describing your experiences makes me realize how different my experiences in real life have been

@I_like_food101 8 ай бұрын

I've never been in an art contest before, but now that I watched this idk how to feel 😅 Also I'm loving the new sprite!

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@I_like_food101 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubell You're welcome 🤗

@christiantwist3360 8 ай бұрын

10:46 that’s so true, another important thing to realize is that you may be really good at drawing one thing, but not so good in another area. Me for example can make up creatures in my sleep and draw them, but I’m not currently so great at drawing realistic looking things and hands and feet. I’m working on drawing hands and feet and getting better

@OpticalSorcerer 8 ай бұрын

I don't know much about the artist world, so thank you for making videos like this! BTW, something that's been bugging me: what did you think of Asha's dress in "Wish"? I don't think the art style does it justice to begin with, but even so the design feels plain (and I really wish Magnifico's outfit was bicolored like King Stefan's from "Sleeping Beauty").

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

I am neutral towards her dress...idk haha I haven't been exposed to it long enough to form an opinion about it.

@OpticalSorcerer 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubell Fair. I've been keeping up with trailers and stuff, and I don't think the look is as special as other Disney heroines. I've seen cool redesigns online, but maybe I'll warm up to the original at some point.

@Translucentmoonlight 8 ай бұрын

I need your sprites hat! It looks so cute! 🎨

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😁 It would be cool to have merch one day that matches the fashion of my avatar! 🤩

@sevilaliyeva 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubellthat would be *amazing* ! Who's signing for Aloubell merch?

@Translucentmoonlight 8 ай бұрын

@@sevilaliyeva MEE!!!

@QuietStorm44777 8 ай бұрын

🎨Never did art contests before, but I feel like there's always fun to be had! Though I definitely think more specific rules should be in order 😂 Nonetheless! I hope you get a nice opportunity for winning this one cause it looks pretty cool to me! Also congrats on the upcoming 100th video! 👏👏👏💯💯💯

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the Super Thanks on both these videos 🥹❤️ I appreciate you!

@Bi_and_Confused 8 ай бұрын

Omg I love the new stills! So pretty

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Thank you ✨✨❤️

@auroraschweitzer8970 8 ай бұрын

I was in a Halloween fast in contest in animal crossing new horizons I didn’t win, but it was still fun to participate and I got to see one of my favorite creators island 100% would’ve done it again❤❤❤

@denysvision 8 ай бұрын

i relate, i did meet people who have better art skill than me, and that's ok because it motivates me to be better at art, and im sure you find that out as well, so all i can say is that don't give up on your art and keep creating 🎨

@EpsilonStar17 8 ай бұрын

I like how bell bell went from a mock of toxic fans, to being just a character with a different out look thats usually positive

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

She'll still dip into the mocking aspect when need be lol. Her purpose is to provide arguments that I might be able to predict people making haha But it's cool that you noticed a shift like that! ^_^

@EpsilonStar17 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubell I always love how interactive you are with your comment section. It makes me happy to see a creator I like reply

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

@@EpsilonStar17 I'll continue to do so as long as I can haha. I imagine it'll get super hard the more of you there are! 😁

@sevilaliyeva 8 ай бұрын

I never tought about art competitions that way and I agree with you 👍 It's definetly unfair if beginer artist have to participate against pros. I never participated on an art contest but I would like to some day, even if I'm a beginer in digital art 🎨 And a question: Which app do u use for drawing?

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

I use Clip Studio Paint Pro 😎✨

@sevilaliyeva 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubell oh okay. Is it a free to download app or do you have to buy it?

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

@@sevilaliyeva I THINK there might be a free trial for a month, but otherwise, you have to pay for it. They have sales every now and then, so feel free to check it out when they do! ^_^

@sevilaliyeva 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubell oh... Hoped that it might be rent free 😅 But I may check it out anyway. Thanks for telling me :)

@catdoesthings3333 8 ай бұрын

I’ve participated in a few art contests on Amino before. I don’t consider myself a beginner, but I am faaaaar from being close to pro level. At least I’ve gotten an honorable mention from one contest ^^” It was still fun though! I usually just join them because I’m bored and don’t know what to draw lol 🎨

@viktoriaschweizer8724 8 ай бұрын

Hey Aloubell I love art , espeacialy drawing! 😊 I never was a Part of a art contest , but i get your points Alou ! Really i do ! And i agree yeah they are unfair but as you said they can Help you grow as a Artist and perhaps also as a Person 🎨👩‍🎨 PS : My Favorite Artist KZfaqr are : Sparkle drawz! She is literally a Queen! I love her channel and her voice is so beautiful 😊 My second Favorite art KZfaq is : You! Your art is so cute ! And the third one is : creative carrah! Her drawings are so pretty and she even made a cool colouring book 🎨.

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Aww thank you for your kind words 🥹🥰

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

And I'm sure those other KZfaqrs you like are lovely 😁💖

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

And I'm sure those other KZfaqrs you like are lovely 😁💖

@viktoriaschweizer8724 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubell you are welcome Alou!

@viktoriaschweizer8724 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubell and Yes they are really lovely 🤗🥰 Perhaps you give them a try ! 😉

@midknight5751 8 ай бұрын

Your animatic looks like it’s reading the script

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

@Sapphire48 8 ай бұрын

I've participated in art contests, and I've never won so far, and while I have found it disappointing when that happens, it's still pretty fun to join! ^^

@ree57brzi 8 ай бұрын

🎨 Omg. I’ve never thought of that tbh 😭

@Anne_Grapple 8 ай бұрын

Art on the background is sooo cool!

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

thank you

@christiantwist3360 8 ай бұрын

12:09 I’m glad you still decided to use your old avatars

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Well, no, they are the new avatars just using the old sprite models ^^

@christiantwist3360 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubell I still am glad you decided to make that decision

@AnimeStarSky 8 ай бұрын

Yes I have participated in an art contest and yes I would participated again but if would have be after I got out of the nursing home 🎨 😁 bye the way I love your Angel Drawing!.....⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

I'm...honestly not sure if she's an angel or not...but thank you ^^

@alicjazurek5550 6 ай бұрын

ahh i missed watching your videos so much, this one got me thinking cause thats quite right

@alicjazurek5550 6 ай бұрын

love your vids btw

@TheArtisticAloubell 6 ай бұрын

@@alicjazurek5550 thank you 🩷✨

@spinnydrawz 8 ай бұрын

I won an art contest because the person hosting it loved that i drew a guy in a carrot suit cause it was a guy he apparently hated, it wasn't first place is was 4th and now me and that dude cut contact cause they stressed me out

@christiantwist3360 8 ай бұрын

0:56 as someone who entered into a specific contest for years, me and my parents realized how much of a scam they can be. They’ll award someone who clearly isn’t the best, just because they may have less of an opportunity to practice art. They’ll also award people who have made something different, just for that reason, despite whether or not it’s good.

@ladybuggamer4479 8 ай бұрын

Interesting notion. I am not an artist by no means, but when I see these contests happen the winner is picked randomly so it’s not on who did the best but it’s a random person so anyone could have got the winner’s spot. I do like your idea of having it be beginners, intermediate, and advanced. It’s just like in gaming competitions. The best gamers aren’t playing with people who just started.

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Oh yeah! I've seen very few contests that operate more like a raffle than a judged contest. I forgot those happen too! But more often than not, most contests I've been exposed to are judged...which isn't great with the ride range of skill levels.

@almasonadora 8 ай бұрын

I've actually hosted some DTIYS challenges myself and most of the time I couldn't bring myself to choose a winner(s) to give the price to, so I'd just draw something for everyone who participated XD

@RaptorofRex07 8 ай бұрын

I did an art contest for our local comic con and I work hard but I lost and it made me really depressed

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry how it affected you >__

@RaptorofRex07 8 ай бұрын

@@TheArtisticAloubell It sucks but what you gonna do. I still draw and drawing has lead me to be a writer

@theclearestcrystal 8 ай бұрын

I’ve participated in mostly small contests where I win cuz I was the only one however a have done a few that was bigger- never won any but they did push me a lot so I’m happy I did that

@cami_drawings_22 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, I have quite experience with art contests, and I always lose, most of the time i don’t care that much because I just enter for fun, but sometimes I really put effort and when I lose I just very disappointing, las moth I was in a challenge that was one drawing per day in which you couldn’t skip any day i found wanted to win, I gave my everything and still lose, so I don’t know if ill keep participating like that…

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry that disappointment happened 😞❤️

@yxshad7594 8 ай бұрын

Very cute art and good video overall ✨ Can't agree with all takes though but I can agree to disagree on some gripes xD I still participate in dtiys from time to time. I hosted one recently and since it was a small one, I was able to give every participant a prize 🎷🐛 I probably won't host more in the future but it's fun to see everyone's result :D

@TheArtisticAloubell 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 💖

@jodohe 8 ай бұрын

It sucks that I'm just limited to paper in my non existing art skills 🎨🎨 Cool I can now play piano on day one! What does that mean? How the heck I know, the advertisement said it while I wrote this comment! How wacky!

@TRM_Artorias 8 ай бұрын

🎨

@Spygirl812 8 ай бұрын

Solution: Be to lazy too participate in any contest of skill of any kind.

@AnaLBC 8 ай бұрын

Can you do a video abaut Trolls 3 😁 pliz

@C.DWoods 8 ай бұрын

🎨🎨

@gamerbeat9551 8 ай бұрын

🎨🎨🎨

@Abull7YT 3 ай бұрын

I searched my YT name on Google and this showed up

@TheArtisticAloubell 3 ай бұрын

...interesting! Well...welcome to my channel!

@Mithical_C 8 ай бұрын

I totally agree with the fact that social media art contests don't help when it comes to helping small artists... I have entered some discord emote contests, but I would say that that is different. I also (would love to) enter local art contests that fit with my style of drawings. I create the boundries for myself by looking at what type of contest it is. And that sucks because I've come across so many contests that are (mostly) about realism, but I don't draw realistic stuff... and it makes me sad to think that people (also my younger self) would enter thinking they can win, but standing little chance to do so because the one judge doesn't like their style... causing them to feeling down and draw less and less losing competition after competition and having no motivation left...