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Sorry for the lack of art lately, been feeling depressed
8 years ago
So yeah, it seems I go through this cycle no matter what I try. I draw, I compare myself to others, get depressed, don't feel like I'm improving at all (even know I know it isn't true I still feel like it), and then I end up in a another slump. I'm grateful to the people I owe art to for being patient. I'll try to get to you as soon as I am able.
I just hate going through this so much, just feeling like what I draw isn't any different, I know it isn't true at all, compared to my art years ago I've come a long way, yet I still feel like I'm going nowhere sometimes. Every time I fire up my PC, open sai, and just stare at my tablet and wondering "what's the point?". I know I'm improving with everything I draw, so why can't I just be happy with it? I can't seem to stop comparing myself to other artists I admire. In a weird way, I feel like I want my art to...not look like my art, if that makes any sense.
I don't like feeling this way but I guess its normal for me by now. Might as well get used to it.
Anyway sorry for the venty ramblings, its 2am currently and I can't sleep.
I just hate going through this so much, just feeling like what I draw isn't any different, I know it isn't true at all, compared to my art years ago I've come a long way, yet I still feel like I'm going nowhere sometimes. Every time I fire up my PC, open sai, and just stare at my tablet and wondering "what's the point?". I know I'm improving with everything I draw, so why can't I just be happy with it? I can't seem to stop comparing myself to other artists I admire. In a weird way, I feel like I want my art to...not look like my art, if that makes any sense.
I don't like feeling this way but I guess its normal for me by now. Might as well get used to it.
Anyway sorry for the venty ramblings, its 2am currently and I can't sleep.
Ashkay
~ashkay
Don't worry. As creators, we always like to compare ourselves to other people in our medium. Sometimes people who've been at it much longer than we have. You just have to remember that your art is unique and while you may not think it's as good as someone else's, it has its own unique flare and charm. Use those people you think are better as something to aspire to. Use it to push you forward instead of hold you back, you know? :)
Rt001
~rt001
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Yes I know this, I know I improve at my own pace, I know I should always keep practicing, but somehow I still feel like its not going anywhere, its weird.
Ashkay
~ashkay
That really sucks. I don't really know what else to say. I just hope it passes soon then. :)
