I know everyone has already seen this clip (RDJ being a diva™️ will forever be my favorite thing) but please imagine this as an Avengers Press Conference and it’s all stuffy and boring and Cap hates these thing but then of course Tony opens his mouth and instantly the entire room is laughing and Steve is fucking wheezing for like two minutes after the joke was even told and even Tony is trying to move on but Steve is just doubled over laughing and Steve is just very in love with Tony.

Three Truths about FanArt/FanFiction...

1) It is not easy to draw/write 

The fact that someone has enough respect and love for a fandom to put themselves out there with their work is hard enough. Even as a seasoned writer in one fandom, branching out to another can be scary. When they’re first starting, they don’t really know anyone. They see other friendships and they want to join in the fun, except they’re still new and haven’t gotten a name out yet. They worry that their story isn’t orginal or their art isn’t nearly as good as the person who they follow. The hours they spend creating outlines and brainstorming ideas can seem pointless at times. Maybe the first few pictures/stories don’t get noticed. It’s a tough time getting started in a world that has so many great people in it already. 

But then they have the ultimate fear of being rejected by fans of the same universe that they love. Imagine trying to show your appreciation for something, only for others to shun you or state your love isn’t right? They point out all the flaws and show little interest in helping build that person’s skill. That’s just in the fandom; people outside of the Fandom may think they’re not creative enough to come up with their own thoughts or ideas. Most of the time that’s not true, as artists and writers get inspiration to make a fandom completely their own. There is more originality in these Fandoms that people get credit for, or want to recognize. And nothing is harder to swallow than for someone to call a creative mind ‘unoriginal’ or ‘boring’. 

2) Ships are always going to have a backlash.

The most loved couple in the word is going to have a person or two that doesn’t think they should be together. And that’s fine; the point of FanArt/Fanfiction is to expand the world that these characters are living in. But that doesn’t mean we should spread hate. The beautiful thing about these worlds is that we can live in harmony without having to shame/hurt/yell/degrade others who disagree. If you don’t like what the person is saying, there are ways to say so respectfully. Or, maybe simply skip their piece of art. If you like it, there’s bound to be others who draw or write about it. And even if you don’t agree with what that person is making, they still have feelings. The way you feel about your couple is the same way they feel about theirs. Take the time that you would spend bashing on someone you don’t disagree with and use it to find others who love your ship just as much as you. I promise it’ll be better for everyone in the end. 

3) They hardly get the support they deserve

It’s not intentional, either. Many people probably love the work that was created. But damn if it doesn’t hurt when it’s not noticed. It takes two seconds to like a piece of art or a chapter of a story. Maybe a minute to reblog it. But imagine if everyone took that time to show their favorite artist or writer love? How amazing would that person feel when they woke up the next morning? For a writer or an artist, it’s like Christmas morning. Even if they are writing because they love it or make a picture because they were isnpired, they post it because they want to share that creativity with others. They want to make friends in that fandom, share ideas and funny insight with the people who also enjoy the same things they do. And nothing encourages a person more than getting positive reinforcement. 

Conclusion:

Fanartists and Fanfic writers deserve just as much appreciation as any other art. So make sure to leave them messages, ask them questions, show them love. Make it a goal of 2018 and every year after that to leave positive messages on a piece of FanArt/Fanfiction that made you feel something. Whether it’s once a week or every time. Make sure they know. Because these little facts I mentioned above came all culminate into the artist/writer stopping altogether. And it’d be really sad to see that passion go out, and your fandom to become desolate because nobody showed they were thankful for the beauty of that person’s work. So spread love, because if you don’t start the process, there’s a chance nobody will. 

From,

A simple lover of art <3

This is from my other tumblr, but I stand by it :)

Accent Challenge

If I get 10 “accents” I’ll answer these

TUMBLR ACCENT CHALLENGE!!!

I’m really lol'n

A group of rough looking boys walked past me today and all I heard of their conversation was “he’s got that anxiety disorder bro so I went with him so he’d be more comfortable” and it made me realise the world isn’t all that bad

#this is team skull

The pet store I worked at had a pen with rabbits near the front door. On every side of the pen were huge signs saying “You can pet me, but don’t pick me up!” One day two absolutely huge guys came in and one immediately reaches into the pen to grab a rabbit. Before i could say anything his friend grabbed his arm and asked him “did you see the sign?” He said “yeah! it says that you can pick them up but don’t pet them!” Then he went quiet for a moment and softly said “I didn’t read it right did I?” And his friend just puts his arm on his shoulder and said “its ok, i know you’ve got that thing where words get mixed up. Let just pet these cute lil shits” And I still haven’t gotten over that interaction.

I was walking my dog through Boston bc he likes the likes car rides. He’s a little thing tbh we call him short and long. So this huge scary man with a full beard approaches me like “hey can my buddy and I pet your dog? He gets nervous around dogs but your’s is so small I think it’s a good place to start.” Ofc I was like “yes he’s very friendly!” So this guy brings his equally big friend over and they sit on the floor while this man looks terrified of my tiny dog so big man number one asks “can I pick him up?” And i say yes so he picks him up and puts him on man number two’s lap and man number two is abt to freak out and his friend straight up just goes “hey man, it’s okay just relax I’d never let anything hurt you. He’s a good boy.” I’ll never forget it ever bc I know that man looked at me (5'3 , glasses, probably wearing a sweater vest) and my dog (kinda goofy looking little thing) and was like ‘ah yes the two least intimidating living things I’ve seen in Boston all day he’ll feel relaxed around them’ and went out of his way to help his friend. It makes me so happy

A good post, pure.

Another adorable story has been added.

oh my god, please take 3 seconds out of your day to watch this.