Asking for attention in any way seems like spam to me, ... that is, when you ask directly, such as "Vote for me." or "Follow me." or "Buy my new painting." or "Visit my store."
It is solicitation.
I blame it partly on the Facebook movement where we "follow", "like", "update", ... what else?
Follow where I'm coming from?
P.S., ... pretty cool fantasy art, by the way, ... a distinctively fluid-like appearance.