I thought artists created art for their own pleasure, not the amount of 'hits' they get  shrug

Of course not.... only an amateur does that. Artist create art for others to enjoy and if you show your art in place where no one seems to enjoy it, show it somewhere else.

Artwork and 3DToons items, create the perfect place for you toon and other figures!

http://www.renderosity.com/mod/bcs/index.php?vendor=23722

Due to the childish TOS changes, I'm not allowed to link to my other products outside of Rendo anymore :(

Food for thought.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYZw0dfLmLk