There is something so distinctly weird that I can't put to words about knowing I am on a lot of mood boards for large projects by large companies, but never being hired to be a part of said projects
Always the mood board, never the mood I guess
May not be comparable, but I experience a similar emotional whiplash when I'm given praise about my work by good people while I continue to struggle to have a proper "job" and be properly recognized by companies. 🫠
If I worked in the right position, I like to think I'd ask "hey, maybe I'll get fired for saying this but why don't we just ask the artist who made this stuff if they'll make stuff for us?"