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When an artist views their work, they are comparing it to what they had in their head. In their head every line is perfect, every bit of color is spot on, every bit of anatomy is correct, and every little detail shines through. To compare what they see in their head, to what they have on paper can be devastating. Your hands have to learn to depict what your mind sees, and unfortunately, that is a very long process. You may never get it 'Perfect' but you can get to a point where it is acceptable by your standards. Because the artist views their work, and compares it to perfection they will always be riddled with strife over their abilities. Now, to the average viewer, the artists skills shine through, and the viewers mind fills in the blanks... because they view it, then form an opinion, by default their opinion is going to be higher than the artists, and they will not understand how the artist can see any flaws in the work...

Strive to be at ease with your art. Find the middle ground. Yay you drew the foot perfect, but the arm is messed up... oh well, draw the arm better next time!

Do not aspire for perfection, aspire to be happy with who you are and what you do.

If you compare yourself to others in an attempt to gage your own skills you loose sight of what makes you, you. Do not strive to have what others have achieved; instead look deep within yourself and see what level of skill will garner content with your self judgment. Then, once you have found what it is you truly want, take the necessary steps to develop into the person you wish to be.

However, while striving to gain the skill you covet do not forget where you come from or the basic building blocks that is your own style. Those were present your whole life; and though raw with emotion they might be, they are necessary to the process. As your ability to more accurately depict what you see in your minds eye grew, your ability to show the raw emotion you had has dimmed. Remember this, and find your balance, the balance between skill and emotion. For if your focus is set too far onto one or the other you will never be happy with what you are creating.