Do you draw stuff? You're an artist.
Do you write stuff? You're a writer.
Do you photograph stuff? You're a photographer.
Your level of skill or competence in those fields don't matter, and it certainly doesn't matter whether or not you've been paid to do them. You don't need to say you're an 'aspiring' anything - you *are* the thing.
Do the thing. 
#WormsOfAffirmation
Good morning, Fediverse! 
How are you all doing this week? Are you okay? New users, are you settling in on your respective instances?
I have a bunch of useful links in this toot that you may find helpful for getting to grips with Mastodon/Fedi : https://mastodon.art/@Curator/109330938776710411
It can feel daunting and overwhelming using new software for the first time, and your new fedi home should feel like a community, so I'd like to help you get comfy! Let me know how I can help <3
:mastoart: Community 'best practices' for new users: https://mastodon.art/@Curator/107659920433345739 Finding your way around Mastodon: https://mastodon.art/@Curator/102567092349817529 Using Alt Text: https://mastodon.art/@Curator/112608136995394409 Guidance on Hashtag use: https://mastodon.art/@Curator/108220154510678618 Guidance on Content Warnings: https://mastodon.art/@Curator/108210154799184771 Guidance on lewd/mature/sensitive art: https://mastodon.art/@Curator/108198371357765032 What is Mastodon and the Fediverse? https://mastodon.art/@Curator/108204086992828865 Other good and safe instances: https://mastodon.art/@Curator/109330935262775703 :mastoart:
A grant for black creators who make immersive art. Larp is specifically listed as acceptable creative work.
https://www.blackimmersivecreatorsgrant.com/
Spread the word.
Mastodon•ART 🎨 Curator
Sazzle 💜🖤
Tim Hutchings
sol exposure
julia "🌶️" lnua,
ChookMother 🇦🇺🦘