/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>6646456
Unfortunately many artists get lost in the sheer amount of artists.

I know because I am one.

It's all about the word of mouth and getting yourself out there, whether you're good or bad.
No one's going to talk about you unless they know about you, which is obviously frustrating since it's not an easy task.

People are more likely to talk about the shit stains, the excellent, and the terrible rather than the mediocre. That's because they don't leave that much of an impression.
In order to do that, you have to find a flair or develop your own style. It's not as easy as just showing yourself off (not saying that's all that's involved in cosplaying for many, but that's the most basic principle of cosplaying).

You either have the face for it or don't, which is unfortunate when compared to other arts because one can learn and better themselves.
But the drawback is putting time and effort into becoming better and not being noticed compared to the drawback of always having a certain base to work from.