every artist gets into those sort of moments. I've noticed flaws even in my more recent art, my solution so far is to take a moment during the sketching phase look at everything fix any posible things that bug me before doing the next stage. Taking breaks sometimes also helps.

Thanks. Sometimes I just need reminding

I have worked with and commissioned various artists across the years and you, my friend, are certainly worthy of a "good artist" and you shouldn't put yourself down like this. I enjoy your work and if I didn't, why would I commission you a while back? To flatter you? No! It's because I saw your work and said "I'd love to support you to see you draw more."

I understand if you see yourself as inferior to other artists, but you shouldn't compare yourself to them and say "I'm worthless." Instead, look at how you can improve your work. Look at the various aspects that can be fixed or altered. As someone who does photography, you can only improve with the more photos you take (or in your case, images you draw.)

Send me a note if you'd want to talk more. I'm open if you need moral support.

Very much appreciated for the support. Its something I really need ngl

Don't worry, man! Take a break if ya need to... we're more than happy to wait.

Dude I spent 3 days just doing a couple Chibis, shit artists do in an hour lmao. I'm slow too, but my work is also far less polished than yours and youre a pro at perspective which is not to scoff at.

It might not be super reassuring but sometimes people just work at a slower pace, I know I do, no matter the practice I haven't really sped up. It's not to be ashamed of and I'm still kinda learning to accept that too. There are big artists that are slow drawers too. It's just frustrating in the environment of social media where the expectation of new content is constant.

I'm not going to pretend I'm wise or anything fuck I had a bit of a breakdown a week or so ago over this very thing...but it showed me I was being too hard on myself, all the way we draw is unique and our life situations different.

If I may indulge a bit...you've got quite the fan base and a strong niche for a customer base, and look at where your art is now compared to 5 years ago...actually, is there any art advice you can give me? You're far more experienced than I.

Advice? Now being asked for advice isnt something I expected at all. I'm not the best but I can give you a tip I learned recently. Draw the gesture first with basic shapes no matter how messy it looks, then draw the base on top. It really helps with posing.

Idk about being more experienced than you lol. I always thought you were pretty damn good already

Yeah Ill try chunking it out a little more, i need to try thicker brushes for gesture stuff instead of tiny ones, so i dont get ocd so much lol

Appreciate it! But nah I need to do it more, im still not "comfy" drawing anything yet even stuff i like a lot, need to work on my repetition of a subject to make it better. I stopped for a good handful of years too and just kinda got back into it more frequently this year. Also want to try out commissions but finding it kinda hard to get the bravery to open ^^;

Take it from me, you're more than skilled to do comms

Don't try to compare yourself to other, or you'll always feel inadequate. You have your own style, your own techniques, while you can learn things from others, your art is your own to define.

It sounds like you're in a rut. I don't find your art skills lacking, I enjoy your content. & it looks good. I'm not an artist, so I don't know If I can give you better critique.

Im glad you enjoy my works

Thank you.

To add to what everyone said here you shouldn't compare yourselves to others as this will do more harm to you than good. Just keep doing what you're good at, try to learn new skills along your journey and don't rush to be "the best" since a good artwork takes time and dedication to be done.

Feel free to also take this as an opportunity to improve yourself if needed and try new things. Who knows, maybe something good can come out of it.

Yeah, you're all right about this. I appreciate the support ^^

You're welcome!