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31 July, 2026

Mark Peterson
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Joined Another site

I joined another site today because Art Wanted appears to have died. The staff has deserted and no one comes here anymore. I'm also looking into other sites as well. Uploads and comments here are very low and the staff doesn't seem to be around. Concerns and issues seem to go on the back burner. I'm not sure what is going on but the site I joined is Deviant art... I uploaded three images and four hours later I had 45 views, four comments and two favorites. I am still trying to figure out how to navigate the place and get my other foot in the door and other artist are already doing this. When I looked up best art sites Art Wanted wasn't on the list. I think that is saying a lot. I'm seeing some fabulous artwork on Deviant and some gorgeous photography. I'll see how it goes as it has started with a bang. I won't be leaving Art Wanted, but I'm not going to be expecting a lot either.

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RQ Trietsch 15 hours ago

AW has been this way for years. Sometimes I think this is just a side-line hobby for the creator/staff that barely has time to keep up with the site. The last time I actually participated in something, years ago, it was the "calendar" event. Bought it but didn't receive the calendar until March or April.. A tad disappointed. But I think one of the main drawback of AW is their censor policy. Then again there is always those that will abuse anything.

Mark Peterson 11 hours ago

I woke up this morning and went to deviant after joining yesterday... on one image alone I had 430 views, 11 favorites, and 7 comment just over night. That tells me people actually go to this site and participate. I've had images here for years that don't even come close to those numbers. The difference in the two sites is amazing

RQ Trietsch 10 hours ago

Did anyone criticize in their comments? I know years ago, people would criticize the likes of Thomas Kinkade, and those that did similar types of "painting of Light". A lot of people don't like criticism, even if it were constructive. Which most aren't

Mark Peterson 8 hours ago

RQ, I've only been there about 18 hours now and on the one image I am speaking of is now up to 17 favs, 9 comments and 678 views and no criticizing comments... at least not yet. I'm still learning the site but so far, I am impressed with the layout of the site and the large volume of activity.