Content Creators @ TINO

A look into the life of various content creators at Cupertino High School

KATIE KIM video editor

Although many content creators publicly reveal their identities, some prefer to remain anonymous. One student at CHS runs an art Instagram account that has amassed close to 10,000 followers. The account mostly contains posts digitally drawn fan art of popular media, such as characters from the role-playing game Genshin Impact.

The student only divulged their ownership of the account to their close friends and family because they did not want people to associate who they were with their art.

“I don’t want my whole personality to be ‘that art kid who draws in class,’” the student said.

The artist plans to keep their account anonymous even in the future. They believe that having a public online persona will make it difficult for them to separate themself from their art if people who know them in real life become aware of their ownership of the account. They also believe it would not benefit them if they ever revealed themself. Said the artist, “I feel like [my account] won’t really expand if I do tell anyone.”

The content creator does not care much about their follower count but finds it difficult to maintain a consistent posting schedule. Lack of motivation to create content and schoolwork affect their consistency in posting.

Said the artist, “My art account isn’t really a priority compared to school, so it’s usually at the very back of my mind”