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Not an artist.
9 years ago
I've been having this pester me for while, until I've come to a final conclusion: I am not an artist.
I mean this by the fact that I'm just not what an artist is supposed to be. An artist is someone who can creatively project anything in a creative work. They have the complete skill set and discipline to put out a creative work.
In my case, I only know how to draw anthro animals, and maybe in different poses but I know nothing about composition, color, shading, etc. I'm not a creative, nor am I capable of making any sort of concept into something else. I just draw, and that's it. What I do makes me as much as an artist as anyone who pours a bowl of cereal can call themselves a chef. I wasn't meant to be a creative, despite the ideas I've never gotten out to actually make. I suppose I could be called anything else that is more relevant to whatever it is I do, but I definitely am not an artist. I don't think I'll be posting as constantly as I used anymore.
I mean this by the fact that I'm just not what an artist is supposed to be. An artist is someone who can creatively project anything in a creative work. They have the complete skill set and discipline to put out a creative work.
In my case, I only know how to draw anthro animals, and maybe in different poses but I know nothing about composition, color, shading, etc. I'm not a creative, nor am I capable of making any sort of concept into something else. I just draw, and that's it. What I do makes me as much as an artist as anyone who pours a bowl of cereal can call themselves a chef. I wasn't meant to be a creative, despite the ideas I've never gotten out to actually make. I suppose I could be called anything else that is more relevant to whatever it is I do, but I definitely am not an artist. I don't think I'll be posting as constantly as I used anymore.
But don't say you're not an artist! You make art! You've clearly got the fundamentals well practiced. Composition, color, and shading are all things you can learn, too, and learning them might get you out of the rut you're in. FA and many other art sites are where everyone, from professionals to amateurs, can all interact and learn from each other.
I also remember in an oC session a looooong time ago that you were playing around with creatures made of light that could travel through lenses and get all flipped. I thought that was pretty cool! You've got the ideas and you've got the skills. Don't worry if it's "not good enough" -- by whose standard? And does that mean you should quit? It's good to be your own critic, but you should take satisfaction in your work and how far you've come. It's a tough balance.
Hope you figure something out. *taurhug*
I know I go through a lot of phases where I'm either depressed/uninspired/-or just plain can't get down the thing that's in my head.
Just take a step back, and don't forget to draw for fun, instead of trying to live up to some imaginary standard. Everyone who even attempts creative work feels like they're not as good as they want to (or 'should') be.
I'm your biggest fan, and I'd miss you if you disappeared!!! :3