Leave or stay?
7 years ago
Hey Guys
I'm feeling really down in these days... fortunately nothing in particular has happened in these days that made me feel like this but I'm really really down and I'm starting to lose hope and optimism for everything...
And since I'm not that great feral artist like others are, I don't understand why I should continue uploading art here... my art skills still kinda suck and I feel like no one cares about me neither about my art.... maybe you probably won't care about this journal either.
But I really don't know... what do you guys think? Should I do this or not?
I'm feeling really down in these days... fortunately nothing in particular has happened in these days that made me feel like this but I'm really really down and I'm starting to lose hope and optimism for everything...
And since I'm not that great feral artist like others are, I don't understand why I should continue uploading art here... my art skills still kinda suck and I feel like no one cares about me neither about my art.... maybe you probably won't care about this journal either.
But I really don't know... what do you guys think? Should I do this or not?
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I just draw just for fun. Not for attention. I hope you’ll stay.
There's a quote from Jesse Hamm that I hold on to when I feel discouraged: Somewhere out there are people who need to hear a story you're uniquely able to tell. Art by others, even better art, won't do; only yours.
Yeah, your art isn't the best. Yeah, maybe it will never be on par with the great artists we look up to. But art doesn't have to look amazing to have value, it's worth creating and sharing no matter what level of skill you have. It's part of who you are, a projection of parts yourself, the good and the bad and the messy, and that has value all its own.
I'm guessing you make art because you enjoy doing it. And if that's the case, I think you should continue with it, even if no one else takes notice. I looked through your gallery and see improvement as you've drawn more. If you can find one, take an art course from somewhere local to you. You don't have to draw furry stuff there, or even tell them what you intend to draw, a good class will improve skills that will transfer to the art you want to make. I can also give you some exercises to work on if you want.
But whatever you do, as long as you enjoy making your art, keep at it. It's worth making even if no one else sees it. <3