Well, you are number 2 of 350 artists that share the same problem.....on my watchlist. Ya know, it does not matter if somone is a better artist then you, it matters that you draw while you like to draw and you will get better wehn keep drawing. Everyone started small and crappy, but they got better and thats what counts.

Its all about you, not the others, let the others do whatever they want, as long as you know why you are drawing and like to draw.

I think I kind of lost my reason for drawing, because I'm afraid it's the only think I can do that is somewhat well and I test to listen to others, but get effected mostly by negative comments. Most be some kind of attention lurking thing.

Well, you shouldnt take everything too serious, this is the net after all, dont let yourself down, ya know and also dont didreagard your abillites as an artist. You deaw very well and you should keep doing so.

I cant draw worth a danm, but I write, I get negative commeents to, but I keep writing, thats the only way to improve. You have to accpet that you cant be good in all things and that you will also get negative comments.

But thats life, take it as it comes. You cant please everyone,but there are enough people who like your stuff and thats a lot, ya know.

Thanks for the comments and I will keep drawing I hope, just need to find my drive, because it's not the lack of ideas that is stopping me.

I always thought you were an awesome artist Red... Don't you dare let people tell you you're not. *wingwraps and huggles*

Perhaps it's the environment you're in? Not life in general, but specifics. I know I can't motivate to get going a'tall unless I cut out a lot of distractions. Other people can't work without a radio or tv on. Takes all kinds, really.

LOL Oh your always in a hole, Red. Since the first day I met you. Personally, I know the only thing stopping you from doing anything artsy is yourself. You are your own worst critic my friend. But I still loves ya for it. :D

That was meant in a non gay way. o_O

artist syndrome is fairly common, but it's something that can be ignored. If you love drawing, forget about comparing your art to others, or at least try to, and focus on doing what you love/ enjoy for a bit. forget about pleasing people and just do what you want to do for a while, just let your brain hit the Canvas, so to speak.
You're a very good artist, with a very unique style you have many, fans who wait patiently for pretty much ANYTHING that you draw and enjoy drawing. Art 'n internet wise I can't figure what you say to yourself to put you in the proverbial hole. =p

i think its the people who would love to learn from you

I want you to know, Redsilver, that when I say I can wait, I can. However, if you are feeling down, then I don't want to wait for you to feel better if I can help.

I'm not saying that I will force you to feel better. What I'm saying is that if I can help in some way, then I hope that I will be able to.

All I can offer is an ear to listen and to try to comfort you.

I had been depressed for most of my life, close to the age 18. I admit I have gotten depressed since then, but those aren't constant life before.

If you don't want to talk about anything, then let me know.

But if you need someone to talk to, then please consider me.

You've done quite a bit for me. More than you may realize or remember.

I would like to return the favors, and would like to help even if you hadn't done what you have for me.

Thanks for everything. Please don't give up, old friend.

Well I get easily depressed when I'm tired and alone with my thoughts, which I've been told I think too much. I'm still trying to draw Muscle Peak, only have 3 pages planned, with the third one jumping over about 2-3 pages that I wanted to introduced 2 characters. I'm not too sure about the last panel, but douths like that has dragged the pages out longer then they have to, I think and might have a lot of people agree with me.

heh and a random watcher from afar comes in because he's concerned ^_^; dang I feel like such a heel sometimes..

Hi red! dunno if you know me.. but you've got a few more people out there who know your stuff than ya think.. hell I've been part of your old Yahoo group for awhile now *just haven't the gall to post anything yet* but reguardless you've got skill man.. I know I could throw generic praise and disclaimers and such because I used tobe so emo I burned old sketchbooks! but its not really about the talent or the popularity because both are fickle *especially in the fandom* and the amount of attention you get often has nothing todo with your skill... it often comes with popular interest!

there is very very few muscle artists I like frankly and you're one of em due to your structure and expressions.. mind you I'm kinda an occasional watcher because I drop-in to follow up on my fav artists *school,life,etc* yunno kinda complicate things..

but you're worth my time man ^_^ I like to see what you're working on even if Im a little pressed in time to drop a line

anyways man don't give up.. I've seen so many of my friends do that and its a one way trip of lost dreams..

annndddd hmmm... yeah I can't think of much more to say.. so I'll close with todays word... :Bacon-Staples:

___Ryoku___

Thanks for the words of encouragement.
I haven't been on the group much myself since the blow out me and some of the people on that group, so I felt alienated and betrayed.

I don't think I've quite given up quite yet, I was lucky enough to have one page on the back of two comics. Only did one story of one of them, but still pretty happy I did it.

Also, I hope you'll do more art as well.