“DMHYIM” stands for “Draw Me How You Imagine Me,” fyi I want to give a quick history of my account. On July 13, 2017, I created this account on a family computer. I began making projects and posting games. Really, I just posted a bunch of random stuff. Occasionally, I would post a piece of ‘art’ or something. Then, towards the end of December that year, I had a couple of friends join Scratch for a Scratch club at school, @braveb10 and @pumpkin_spice23. I didn’t really learn anything; everything the class taught I had already figured out on my own. But it was still fun to have little assignments and run into the occasional challenge, and, of course, to be able to share the experience with friends. However, as I got older, school got busier. I never got any messages, and my friends weren’t really active, either. There wasn’t much point to me checking back in. I gradually stopped being active at all, really. In March 2020, everything changed. A national emergency was called in the US. Schools closed. So I came onto Scratch occasionally, posting blockshades and the like. I still didn’t really know anyone who was still on Scratch, and I wasn’t really recognized. Towards the end of June 2020, my school let out. I no longer had Zoom meetings or school activities to keep myself busy. My parents both work full time, so it wasn’t like they could do anything. And, of course, we were in a pandemic. I couldn’t entertain myself with my friends. I couldn’t head down the street to the nearby coffee shop. I couldn’t go to sleep away camp. I became more active on Scratch. Eventually, I stopped posting blockshades and started posting drawings of people. I signed myself into a billion art trades, attempting to keep myself occupied. Throughout the summer, my account grew. It came as a surprise to see people viewing my art, liking it, and interacting with me. I was surprised, because I hadn’t really changed. I had come back and started posting more often. That was it. I was so grateful for all of my followers, for all of the people interacting with me. Towards the end of June, I got to 100 followers. I couldn’t believe it. 20 people, maybe, I could think of. But 100 people?! I continued to grow throughout the summer, reaching 200, then 300. AND NOW I’M NEARLY AT 400+ ILYGSM WHAT?!?! Seriously, though. I still constantly think about that number, and I’m amazed. 400. That’s a huge number. There was a point, scarcely half a year ago, when I looked up to people with that many and thought, “/Wow./ They must be really good,” AND NOW I AM ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE! Scratch has led me on an amazing, incredible journey, and I’m so grateful for everything. All of the friends I’ve made. All of the people who have reached out to me. All of the wonderful, awesome community. Thank you. I guess that didn’t end up being very short xD sorry! If you read through that, pat yourself on the back. If you’re someone who just can’t understand why no one’s seeing your stuff, why no one is liking it, don’t feel bad. Don’t put yourself down. You are an amazing person, whether people on this site recognize it or not. If that information doesn’t satisfy you, I’d like you to ask yourself 2 questions: 1) are you being kind? Are you being kind and helpful to /everyone/? If people see your lovely spirit, it likely won’t even matter what content you post. And 2) are you reaching out to others? You can’t completely expect people to just find you. There are a million people who use Scratch. Tons and tons of talented people go unnoticed all. The. Time. This doesn’t mean you have to go around on people’s profiles asking for attention and advertising your projects. This is likely to make them agitated and not want to see your content. Instead, try just saying hello. Say ‘Hey, [insert name]!’ Or bring up something interesting, so that you’re not having a conversation the way literally half of the people on Scratch do. You could relate to something on their profile, or you could comment on your differences. ➪ Rules ➊ do not trace, recolor, heavily reference, or otherwise steal anyone’s art; it must be your own! ➋ be respectful of everyone’s art, including yours! ➌ your entry must be appropriate and follow the Community Guidelines ➍ you don’t have to ask to join, but you can! ➎ don’t attempt to guilt me into anything; it won’t work, and it will lower your chances of winning ➏ I can’t tell you about how I look (that would be unfair to others), but you’re welcome to use what I already have up! ➐ due date is undecided, probably like Feb bc I don't have very many entries ➪ Prizes ➊ AR, shoutout, handful of loves & entry as my icon ➋ AR, shoutout & handful of loves ➌ shoutout & handful of loves all - a couple loves ➪ to increase your chances... ➊ effort! ➋ fullbody vs. bust ➌ include a background ➍ detail ➎ interesting pose ➏ animation
