As I looked at the previous time I posted these characters (two years ago), I saw that I had 28 comments about it. Twenty-eight! There were many times that I'd get over 40 comments, not counting my own. It's interesting these days, I get as many visitors, but not as many comments, and I think that's due to a couple of things-
1. My presence on Facebook and Twitter has led to people giving feedback there.
2. I think after a while, a reader can only say "great work" or "love it" so many times. Pretty soon they just comment when they feel they have something to add to the conversation, or when they have something witty to say, and that takes more time than most of us have.
3. I don't usually follow up on comments here anyway (what a jerk!). Every once in a while I'll say a "Thanks all!", but although I read all the comments, replying takes energy which I don't have. Sort of rude? Probably. That's what I would think.
4. I don't ask questions or opinions of my visitors. Most times I'm not touching on some hot topic that we need to debate. That's just not what this blog is about, is it?
To those of you who like to comment- thank you, of course. To others who just like to pop in and see what I'm doing lately, that's cool too. I will keep making things for people to see either way.
edit- This isn't a request somehow for more comments! After rereading it, maybe it could come across that way, but I'm more than happy with however many I get. No pity-party for me, thanks! There are a few great blogs out there that I visit which sometimes don't get any, so I'm more than happy with how things are.
23 comments:
All I can say is ... it's clever, the lighting is perfect, and so is the metaphor.
I thought they were a stack of cookies at first. :-D
Loved the original, it was simple & sweet. Yet, this one is more romantic, sexy even. (if two spools of thread can be sexy).
I created my own title for it, "I'm a Spool for You" makes me giggle.
I come see every image, but you're right on a couple of counts, at least for me - between not wanting to post "Great shot! More!" every time, and the immediacy of Twitter, I don't tend to remark over here all that often.
Your work and blog, I guess, falls into the "Awesome Things" category. The fact that they are awesome is self evident, there's not much more to say.
That said, I know how much creators enjoy comment on their work, as I've experienced that feeling myself. So, this comment is for all your art: it's truly amazing. Keep it up.
Hey!
I always come and look, you are on my blog reading list, so if you have something new - I check it out. Some times I comment some times I don't - "cute!" can only be a good response, so many times and it's like a sticker. You know? I do admire your creativity, because I couldn't think that stuff up on a bet.
;-)
Hmm I like the length of the interwtined bits/knot in the older version. The mood in this one makes it seem so much more illicit (to me, at least!) Both pretty awesome, just different.
I'm definitely a lurker here, but rarely comment. Don't get me wrong--I love your stuff! I watch you via an RSS feed, so I've really got to have something to say to make those few extra clicks to get there :)
We still love you. I don't comment much because it's all fscking good and I'm impressed by it. I do disagree with you about being schmoopy. Feh.
If comments are going down, what are your blog hits doing? I bet they are still going up.
I could copy this whole post onto my blog and it would be just as true. I always say Facebook/Twitter killed "the blog star" (you know, like the 80s song?). But really, it's remarkable how the traffic stays about the same but the comments die way down. Social media! Whatever will be next?
PS Dig the image. It's what caught my attention in the first place. Glad I read through. :)
Great work. I love it.
;-)
I guess I figure that now that you're published and all my little comment doesn't make that much of a difference. I still adore all your work and am a big fan, even if I don't comment. It's difficult sharing you with the rest of the world :)
Well...comments. I don't think I have every commented, but that doesn't mean a thing. I've really enjoyed visiting your blog since I discovered it a while back. Love your sense of humor. I don't do facebook and don't tweet, so this is the token appreciation of all that you do to entertain us!
:-) just a smile for you as you do not want more comments ;-)
Aw, maaaaan. I wanted a pity party. I was just putting out a bowl of fresh cheese curls. Fresh for the guests, but held onto some for myself so I can make them stale. I love stale cheese curls!
Lemme tell ya, it's hard sometimes responding to every comment you get. It sometimes takes me half an hour if I care not to sound like an idiot. If I don't care, then two minutes.
I notice this one has mood lighting compared to "Spoolish Love." Maybe somethin's gonna... oh, nevermind.
This one is cute, but I kind of like the previous one you did a little better. The positioning is nice in the new one, but I kind of liked the thread hanging down on the knot on the original. Either way, they're both cute. :)
To me, this one reminded me of a marriage after many years. The couple is taking a moment to appreciate their connection. I liked it. The colors are duller than the bright twine in the original - the happiness of a budding romance - but the bond between them is still there.
Can't help but wonder if they are destined for a tangled relationship.
Well, I guess this is when I say "Thanks all!" :D
Mr. Border, as an aspiring blogger, I look to your blog for inspiration. I don't think anyone reads my blog, but if you could look at it and tell me what I'm doing wrong, it would be very appreciated.
-Kristin
www.kris-krossed.blogspot.com
I just discovered your work through a link to the 2010.12.08 entry on One Cool Thing a Day that a friend posted on Facebook, so this comment is a general one rather than specific to the "knot" image.
Your work is very clever, and I'm enjoying the images you've created - I'll be back! :)
I used to get a lot more comments too. But I still get lots of readers, just ... no one's talking.
Also the Facebook thing.
Anyway. I still love your blog and would be sorry if it wasn't here. :)
YOU ARE AMAZING... !!
(yellow speaking) Goodbye, Lavender. I just wish I could take you with me. (turns around) I'll never forget you! (tries to run away dramatically but trips) Aw, dang. We're still tied together, aren't we? Well then, I guess you are coming with me. (and they run off into the sunset...)
*giggle*
And ignore the name, I'm on my grandma's computer.
I love what Marianne said. To me, this instantly said: "non traditional wedding invitation." If I was getting married I'd ask to use these for my invites. It has so much intimacy and emotion.
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