💼 Careercow Andrew Dobson (aka Tom Preston)

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Keep in mind that this is the same guy that posts a Kotaku link (and other ridiculous sources) as proof
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https://twitter.com/ADobsonComics/status/543057543468437504
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I love that Dobson just does not comprehend the fact that some people face actual consequences for not doing their work on time. If the guy coding Sonic Boom doesn't get the game out by Christmas Retail Season, he doesn't get bitched at on DA and Twitter, he gets fucking fired.
 
DykesDykesChina dijo:
Here's the original context of "Lesbian Kick"

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http://alexzepirate.com/the-beauty-pagent

Somehow Dobson fails even harder than CWC at random-access humor.

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Really the context of the comic (and that super-duper subtle "duuuh" more implies that she wasn't even opposed to gay marriage rather than not even knowing about it. For all they know it could have even segmented into something pro gay marriage but nah, don't even listen, just use violence!
 
Bridechu dijo:
I love that Dobson just does not comprehend the fact that some people face actual consequences for not doing their work on time. If the guy coding Sonic Boom doesn't get the game out by Christmas Retail Season, he doesn't get bitched at on DA and Twitter, he gets fucking fired.
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He's still gonna get fired, though. I can guarantee it.
 
Stud2Stud dijo:
Someone mentioned Dobson was employed earlier? That job doesn't happen to be involving paper hats and a deep fryer, does it?
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Honsestly at this point, I doubt even McDonald's would want to hire a grumpy, bitching diva-bear like Dobson.


Alan Pardew dijo:
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I think what Dobsy fails to realize here is that the Japanese, especially nowadays, tend to work on multiple series at the same short period of time and meager budget. So inevitably, errors and crap drawings are going to poke through, requiring rework to the home video releases. The reasons (I assume) why cartoons don't do this is that there's more time and money put into them and that the American networks are too lazy to throw any more money at them.
 
Soradawn dijo:
http://comments.deviantart.com/4/1089799/3679027540

Don't think this was posted yet. (warning large pic is large)

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I read all of that, and while it's infuriating to know someone like Dobson exists, I'm comforted by the fact that he's in a downward spiral because of it. The thing is, there's a mantra that I've always held to concerning any art form (be it musical, visual, or written):

If you can't handle critique, then you have no right to call yourself an artist.

The goal of an artist is always to improve your craft. The only way you can achieve this is by identifying the flaws in your work and learning from them. Art is not about self-gratification, it's about personal growth. If you create art simply for asspats then you're going to spend your life - at best - as a mediocre and easily forgotten artist.

In the end, Dobson is not an artist. He doesn't understand what it means to be one.
 
IJustWantToSeeAttachments dijo:
I read all of that, and while it's infuriating to know someone like Dobson exists, I'm comforted by the fact that he's in a downward spiral because of it. The thing is, there's a mantra that I've always held to concerning any art form (be it musical, visual, or written):

If you can't handle critique, then you have no right to call yourself an artist.

The goal of an artist is always to improve your craft. The only way you can achieve this is by identifying the flaws in your work and learning from them. Art is not about self-gratification, it's about personal growth. If you create art simply for asspats then you're going to spend your life - at best - as a mediocre and easily forgotten artist.

In the end, Dobson is not an artist. He doesn't understand what it means to be one.
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http://tompreston.deviantart.com/journal/Why-Cynical-Improvement-Is-Bad-For-You-388358939 is an interesting post by Dobbs, he mentally jumps through hoops to describe why drawing realistic art/proper anatomy is actually a bad way to learn art (Because he wasn't as good at is as everyone else in his class) and then says how the Salvador Dali quote "Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it." is a philosophy he lives by for his art which somehow leads to "I will not go out of my way to force improvement upon myself unless it is absolutely necessary for me to do so. And this is where the poisonous "high art" mentality I spoke of earlier comes into place.".
 
Pickle Inspector dijo:
http://tompreston.deviantart.com/journal/Why-Cynical-Improvement-Is-Bad-For-You-388358939 is an interesting post by Dobbs, he mentally jumps through hoops to describe why drawing realistic art/proper anatomy is actually a bad way to learn art (Because he wasn't as good at is as everyone else in his class) and then says how the Salvador Dali quote "Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it." is a philosophy he lives by for his art which somehow leads to "I will not go out of my way to force improvement upon myself unless it is absolutely necessary for me to do so. And this is where the poisonous "high art" mentality I spoke of earlier comes into place.".
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Not sure what ass he pulled that out of, but that has to be bull. Even I learned you need a basic grasp at anatomy and realism before you can exaggerate. And I'm pretty sure Dali had to do the same too.

Dobson's only using that quote as an excuse to not better his own work.
 
Pickle Inspector dijo:
http://tompreston.deviantart.com/journal/Why-Cynical-Improvement-Is-Bad-For-You-388358939 is an interesting post by Dobbs, he mentally jumps through hoops to describe why drawing realistic art/proper anatomy is actually a bad way to learn art (Because he wasn't as good at is as everyone else in his class) and then says how the Salvador Dali quote "Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it." is a philosophy he lives by for his art which somehow leads to "I will not go out of my way to force improvement upon myself unless it is absolutely necessary for me to do so. And this is where the poisonous "high art" mentality I spoke of earlier comes into place.".
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he mentally jumps through hoops to describe why drawing realistic art/proper anatomy is actually a bad way to learn art

why drawing realistic art/proper anatomy is actually a bad way to learn art

No. Just, no. I know you're an idiot, Dobson, but that just cemented you as one of the worst people to ever call themselves an artist. You're a fucking disgrace to your degree. Why don't you go wipe your ass with your diploma since it won't do jackshit for a talentless hack like you. You can go wallow in your own half assed and mediocre drawings, but don't drag aspiring artists down with you.

Jewelsmakerguy dijo:
Even I learned you need a basic grasp at anatomy and realism before you can exaggerate. And I'm pretty sure Dali had to do the same too.
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THIS. So much this. You must know the rules to bend the rules.
 
Nova Prospekt dijo:
No. Just, no. I know you're an idiot, Dobson, but that just cemented you as one of the worst people to ever call themselves an artist. You're a fucking disgrace to your degree. Why don't you go wipe your ass with your diploma since it won't do jackshit for a talentless hack like you. You can go wallow in your own half assed and mediocre drawings, but don't drag aspiring artists down with you.
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I've said this before and I'll say this again, take away his computer and any way to interact to the outside world and cage him until he learns how to be a better artist. Or he commits suicide or decides to break out and go on a killing spree with a bicycle pump and nitrogen gas, either or.
 
Pickle Inspector dijo:
http://tompreston.deviantart.com/journal/Why-Cynical-Improvement-Is-Bad-For-You-388358939 is an interesting post by Dobbs, he mentally jumps through hoops to describe why drawing realistic art/proper anatomy is actually a bad way to learn art (Because he wasn't as good at is as everyone else in his class) and then says how the Salvador Dali quote "Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it." is a philosophy he lives by for his art which somehow leads to "I will not go out of my way to force improvement upon myself unless it is absolutely necessary for me to do so. And this is where the poisonous "high art" mentality I spoke of earlier comes into place.".
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I'm almost sympathetic to this view. Almost. If you have great ideas but lack technical skill, I say it's better to get those ideas out there. Too many artists have let a good idea go to waste because they kept putting it off until they were "ready."

But Dobson doesn't have any good ideas. Nothing he writes is remotely funny or even original. He's "quirky" in the most generic, white-bread way imaginable, and his work relies on decade-old memes. He reminds me of those assholes who think Labyrinth and The Princess Bride are really obscure references, and also think constantly quoting them will make them seem interesting. But it doesn't. There are a million people exactly like that, and they all have the same shitty jokes and boring stories and "Can't sleep, clowns will eat me" shirts. Which I guess explains how he had fans for a while. He was their king.
 
The thing I love most about Dobson is just how much lazier he gets as an artist with each year. I really hope he eventually starts drawing stick figures, then he'd share traits with Mr. "I hate change" Sweet when it comes to drawing. His piss poor attempts at being "progressive" and trying to get within the pants of SJWs is also pretty hilarious too.
 
Pickle Inspector dijo:
http://tompreston.deviantart.com/journal/Why-Cynical-Improvement-Is-Bad-For-You-388358939 is an interesting post by Dobbs, he mentally jumps through hoops to describe why drawing realistic art/proper anatomy is actually a bad way to learn art (Because he wasn't as good at is as everyone else in his class) and then says how the Salvador Dali quote "Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it." is a philosophy he lives by for his art which somehow leads to "I will not go out of my way to force improvement upon myself unless it is absolutely necessary for me to do so. And this is where the poisonous "high art" mentality I spoke of earlier comes into place.".
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I'll counter his quote with another famous quote:

If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got.

I don't know who originally said that phrase (I know Einstein and Mark Twain said it), but it holds true here: Nooky Bear draws shit, so he gets shit from everyone.

See? I can play the quoting game, too. >;3
 
"Out of curiosity, how long is your "early-access" period? Ten years? Twenty?"
:coffee: Damn.

Also way to go DobDob, using a video game buzzword that is not only in no way or form applicable to your own craft but also growing in its negative connotations.

Is he talking about the "art" in some project he currently has, where he plans to improve his "art" or is he talking about his "art" in general?
If he's talking about it in general: Holy fuck, how is he planning to ever get employed in the field of art - comic, cartoon or otherwise - if he basically admits that his art sucks right now even for HIS standards.
"Oh boy! An aging manchild with a completely toxic internet history wants to work for us - well, his art is subpar even for free comics on the internet, but he just promised he might improve at an unspecified point in time in the unforeseeable future. Time to set up a contract!" said no Disney exec ever.
 
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