Artist In Need

Hello my beautiful fellow Deviants!
I want to begin this by saying sincerely that I do not like writing things like this but I really need to let you know this.

We're all struggling artists on some level. I'm trying to raise enough money to buy art supplies so I can paint originals to sell or put in a gallery. I am also trying to support myself through my artwork. So far I have failed to do either. I am also needing points for a premium membership. I'll be honest. I have no money nor any other way to get it besides selling my art. I have not yet sold one single print. I am disabled and cannot gain assistance so I'm trying to help myself here. Times are harder on me than I expected. No home to say yes I have a steady home. I want to provide for myself at least a little. I cannot even afford the least of the premium membership much less provide any need I have in my life here. Those needs have to come first.

I would love to get my art supplies replenished. It has been years since I was able to secure any. I would also love to get a good camera to do professional prints - not looking for the best but it will still cost me over $1,000 to get that going for me - to finish out my gallery of my talent so I can put into full swing my abilities in order to attempt to support myself and make my own way and carry my own weight.

First off I need most those who enjoy my work, please buy my prints! This is need number one and face it, what artist out there wouldn't love to say that their artwork is hanging on someone's wall? I know a lot of artists and I can't think of one who doesn't want to know this or have it happen. That is outside the need for money issue. It is an issue of pride for the artist. It does the heart good and makes us want to keep creating instead of getting discouraged and giving up on our talent. And there is a lot of unnoticed talent out there.

Second a premium membership would help me help you. I went to try to do feature journals showing some of the awesome artists and their works I've seen on here several times. The problem with that is I can't post their work in my journal because it is a premium feature. It would also help me greatly in achieving my goals I said above. I do want to use it to help other artists on here. I know how hard it is, I'm one of you!

Lastly I want to say a heartfelt thank you for your support and kind words to me. You lift up my heart daily. You give me a beautiful world to look at when the one that surrounds me is so dreary sometimes. You inspire me with your words and effort that I see you put forth into your work and interactions here on deviantArt. I appreciate you all so much I cannot find the words to tell you.

We are working hard here. All of us. Simply because we have not been noticed enough for our art to be purchased yet does not mean that we are not working hard here and it does not mean that our art is not "up to par". It is. I guess we just need to keep our artist heads up and don't quit. The world needs art. My world needs YOU.

You keep the sun shining for me. I hope I can do the same for you.

Oh and YOU ROCK!