i'm not sure what your idea of "better" or "good is, but i don't think technical execution and or levels of realism equate to good/better in the minds of everyone. it's completely subjective on both ends. if someone has already decided to commission you, then i'd say that the chances of them feeling ripped off aren't very high.

If they're willing to give you moneys for your work, chances are you wouldn't be a huge letdown.

I know that exact feeling.

Artist are always unsatisfied with their art, but that is only because they want to achieve a level that themselves set. Instead of saying that your art is worse than others try to look at it as a reason to experiment with your drawing.

awwww
I'm sorry you feel that way dark.
But hey, you can always ask those artists for tips.

hon.. there are those of us... like *MYSELF* that would LOVE and BEG to have a commission from you..

please dont' stop them... *PLEASE*..

It's easy to feel that ones work is not worth the same as another, but you provided something that others can not. Otherwise they would not come to you looking.

Besides, artist are always harder on themselves and there craft then anyone else.

Hehehehee. Silly Dark.
We commission, follow, etc your art, page because of what you do put down. Not because we compare your art to what artist "Y" does or how artist "Z" colors.
We like your art for how you make your characters, for how your color, for how you do things. We like your art as it is, colors, anatomy, composition, Doctors, assistants, etc. Personally, I love the way you draw all of your art, even the landscapes etc. even unfinished, because they show me something new and different... dare I say, even vibrant.
Ya, you know how you could have make this better, posed that more, colored them differently, but the rest of us see what you do and we love it.
Keep up the good work, i know love to see new stuff from you.

I wouldn't worry as much unless they don't talk to you anymore, or actively complain.

always remember, the best customer is a repeat customer.

Without your art, I wouldn't exist. Dr. Wednesday is my spirit animal, ha ha.

Also, I've been sucked into the Furoticon furry trading card game, and this new set reminds me of you. There's a whole set of cards that revolve around this cult of herm/shemale vore vixens that worship their potion-drinking master, Kuushik. Like literally, vore is a big part of this game, ha ha.

People are comissioning you for you. For your style and content. They want to see what you do to/for them.

I'm with Kesarra here. The other artists may be better than you but are they better at your style?

When we commission you, it's because we like how you draw and that style.

My beliefs about artist self-criticism: That artists can have times of accelerated learning and applying new techniques... but they do eventually slow down the learning, and come to a plateau - where they use what they have learned (and perhaps feel satisfied). Eventually they start seeing the shortcomings in what they are currently doing. At that point, they start preparing for an another acceleration in technique, or learn to work around any limitations,

Imagine trying to improve your techniques if you weren't able to be aware of your shortcomings?

I have learned that when I am working on finishing art, I start to focus in close, and become aware of every bad micro-decision in how to 'ink' a line. Most often I have to admit to a limit to what I can correct and how obsessively I can steer the pen. It becomes more important to determine when to stop, and accept that the picture can be 'done'.

An hour or so later, I can be happy enough with the finished results -- even though I know the imperfect choices I made are still there.

What I see when I look at your art is that you are painting Fine Art visualizations (or perhaps Museum-level Outsider Art) with cartoon-style and cartoonist mind. I think "Juxtapose" magazine, or "Jim". You are unique in design, concept, and created mythology. You are already There, and your technical improvements might only be needed for technical reasons & internal satisfactions.

If you choose, it will be easier for you to technically match the other artist that you see, than for them to match the ironic/affectionate interior landscapes you already share.

I've always found myself less attracted to how you draw and moreso to what you choose to draw. Don't get so downhearted about yourself

Not that my opinion is worth anything, but when I have the privilege of commissioning someone, I always enjoy getting their take on a subject - rather than comparing it to anyone else's interpretation.

I've always considered your style singular, as well. It never crosses my mind to compare it to anyone else's. I just enjoy what you draw, because it's so specifically unique and, in my opinion, extremely well done.

So take the parts you think you're weak in and spend some time trying to do better at them. Find ways to do the things you think you're strong in faster.

Seriously. What do you hate about your work? Change it.

If someone commissions you and you put in the effort shown in the examples provided I don't see why anyone would be upset.

You are the best I know at your style. Besides that, you have ideas that really blow my mind sometimes. : )

Don't stop. Your work is of a very high quality, expressive, and creative to be Sure. Your work inspires. You have internalized your own progress to the point where it feels normal to you, This does not mean you suck, that means you're badass enough that what at one point your regarded as your best, is now your starting point. That's advancement, not failure.

I've felt this way too. What you need to do is believe your own hype just a little. An artist isn't creating a functional thing, your art can't be measured in horsepower or nutritional value (here come the sex jokes). You need to believe that someone is commissioning you because you're the only person who can create your very own brand of art. Otherwise why are you getting a commission? Why not someone else who's cheaper. I know art can have a quality, and can be so aesthetically achieved. But a fan is commissioning you because they want you personally to do something for them. If you truly are 'stuck' with your art, what is there to feel (dis)passionate about? If it is what it is, people are coming to you for a reason other than what you personally prescribe to be.

Well to at least some extent good is as good does. People commission you because they like your stuff, therefore you are functionally good.

We all watch your FA page because we want to see more like what you have done, therefore you are our definition of good.

As for your personal satisfaction, I suppose that can only be helped by recognizing a direction you want to move in and taking steps to develop that way.