#Spider #Totem, 2014

I have been on #deviantart for 15 years and found great enjoyment in the community there. However, things have changed over the years - the latest being the implementation of AI. #AIhasDestroyedArtPlatforms. I have been reluctant to share new art there. I can no longer find enjoyment in finding new artists there because the majority of new submissions are AI-generated and flooding the system. It has absolutely destroyed the community for me. Anyhoo, I am grateful for discovering #Pixelfed. I decided to transfer my art over before I finally decide to #deleteDeviantArt. I'd also like to give a home to my older work before posting my new and more recent stuff, so bare with me.

This is both a #photomanipulation and #digitalpainting I made back in 2014. Its meant to symbolize the magic of spiders and their divine craftsmanship.

I love the quote: "Weave your creative threads in the dark, and then when the sun hits them, they will glisten with intricate beauty." (Ted Andrews)

This creation was originally inspired by recurring #dreams of spiders which I interpreted as a reminder to restore balance in my hectic lifestyle, to take control and weave my fate, and reacquaint myself with my #creativity once more. Because even in the most stagnant and darkest times, there is room for inspiration and creativity.

#GoodbyeDeviantArt #helloPixelfed #fediart #art #moonlightart #moonlight #magical #inthetrees #mastoart #creativetoots #noaiart #noai
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CREDITS:
Spider - https://www.deviantart.com/candycoatedbullets/art/spider-stock-98182880
#Spiderweb - https://www.deviantart.com/cathleentarawhiti/art/Spiderweb-303985882
#Moth - https://www.deviantart.com/hatestock/art/moths-and-butterflies-stock-5-73251039
#Leaves - https://www.textures.com/download/trees-0046/53493
#Moon - https://www.deviantart.com/tala-stock/art/Full-Moon-80726496