Try using discord more because it is somewhat necessary element to engage more with Steem community and join relevant Art/Comics groups then you might feel little less lost, consider to join #PowerHouseCreatives which is must one
As @jaynie said, give @ntopaz a try, other specific communities/initiatives you might find interesting are:
1- @ArtZone
2- Trial by Comics contest by @kommienezuspadt
3- Msp Music & Art Curation Contest by @isaria
Regarding token, they are First/Beta stage of specific Cryptocurrency/CryptoCoin. Their primary purpose is to be sold for fiat or cryptocurrency in order to fund the blockchain project. Later on, they can take the shape of full-fledged coin after they implement their road-map.
Some Dapps funtional on Steem blockchain are issusing tokens but right now there is not one for Art/Comics yet.
Thanks for the input @bluemist :)