It is really hard to make noticeable improvement in just a month. Some artists take that long to work on a piece, whether its poetry, painting, photography, and I'd even say sports. I say sports because even sports is the art of the body, where you have to train your body in order to perform well. Thinking about quitting art may hinder your artwork as well. If you feel that your hobby is frustrating, don't fill all your free time with it.

Hope all works out for you!

PS I don't have a DA account, thats why I'm replying here.

i rarley visitd.a. anymoreit doesnt play wel with webtv so i advid i. as for your work i like what i'm seeing i just dont allways leave a comment on a watched artists work i think your doing fine as far as improving it takes time as the old saying goes "Rome wasnt built in a day."
i m constantly working on my style and making chanfes to it.

Mmmkay. Read your DA journal. This is what I think.

First off, I understand the feeling greatly. Yeah, I'm pretty much just starting out myself. Every time I think I've worked hard and improved it gets little notice it seems.

But there have been spurts it seems. Moments where the process seems to pick up quicker than other times. They happened whenever I started speaking with other artists, doing trades, putting myself out there. Selling myself in a sense if you will.

And I see it happen to other artists as well.  onta and  blueblur8lover both had ENORMOUS leaps in page views and watches after  miupix said they were good and worth noting. Granted Miu's been big for years and its kinda lofty to expect his notice, but it serves as an example.

Your submission stays on the front page well exposed for the better part of 2 minutes, if that. Some may find yours burrowing through the favorites of others or the archives of the sites, but ultimately its going to be through the interaction of artists that will win you the day as well as constant diligence and improvement of your art.

From what I've spoken with you I know you do do that (sorry, getting on IRC has been shaky at best lately), but perhaps do it more. Work hard. If someone you admire is offering trades, ask for one! Worst they could say is no.

You said you've been drawing for years. You've invested a fair amount of money in hardware and software to be able to do this stuff. A sabbatical might be in order if you truly cannot vent frustration properly, but quit forever? Seems a bit extreme.

And if that's the case then I'll buy your Cintiq off you.

I would comment on your DA journal, but I feel a little more confident speaking here.

The main thing I have to say is that if you're being frustrated by anything relating to your art, then I'd advise looking for the source and thinking about how to handle it. I suppose you might count me as one of the small group of devoted fans you mentioned on DA, so I don't know if I can do anything to help. I really enjoy your art, and I think you've noticeably improved-and to be honest, I've never understood the idea that people aren't checking you out. You're fairly prolific and do very nice work. I suppose I should be watching you on DA as I am here, but since my DA account is pretty much about lurking, I don't really have anyone that I'm watching.

I would hate to see you quit making art entirely, though. Part of this is because much of your art caters to personal interests of mine, but also because I'm really interested in the comic you have mentioned wanting to start, and I'd love to see you get that off the ground, even though it would mean less pin-ups and sketches for us greedy people. :-P In short, I hope you don't go, and that your art frustrations can be resolved soon, so that you enjoy your work more.

switch to FA plain and simple, people here are a heck of alot nicer. i need to get on your IRC thing so i can talk to you , cause i've gone through what you have a few times.... like i said on DA, hope we can talk some time, or just poke me on Yahoo

I won't like it to see you go.... and hey, the comments you received are totally true.... I agree mostly with  kelberon and  torachan

whatever is the choice you take, make sure that's what you really want.... please, think again, I appreciate your art a lot

If you don't like drawing anymore then stop.

Aww ,don't be so emo.