I see a lot of my favorite artist struggling lately with RL problems or having burn outs from their art. A lot of them are second geussing their work because no one seems to pay too much attention as they use to. I made this piece as a gift for Points-for-Paws, on DA, using one of her feline characters and my OC Dusk. But as I worked on this piece it made me remember when I first got back into art.

A long time ago I had a "Friend" that made it so that I could not draw anymore cause I hated my art so much. You see I would create characters, stories, and have a lot of fun with my imagination. I would be so excited to show others, to include this "Friend". They had a need to tell me how horrible or stupid my work was. They would then turn around and steal my ideas and use them to create similar creatures and stories that were similar as my own. So many people thought her work was AMZING, I mean she was the better artist afterall. After a while of this I found myself scared to show my work or have anything to do with art what so ever.
Then I met other artist here on DA and FA, artist that did not make me feel self concious in my work. I truly admire their work and after watching them work and come out with their own creations I felt inspired to create art once more.
Now I know I am not the best artist in the world, but I do most of my pieces for fun anyways.

I know I am not the only one who feels inspired by other artist and maybe they just need to know their community cares.
In the comments below type the name of artist who's art always makes you feel better, or maybe they have unknowingly helped you through times when you felt down on yourself.

I will start by naming a few myself.
On DA
Paws-for-Points
Her adopt designs were always so simple, yet so beautiful. She has a way of using natural colors and making her adopts seem fun and even realistic.
Nala15
She always gives me something to look forward to, between her comics and Feb event. She is fun to talk to as well and does not seem to mind my more aloof nature.
BeeStarArt
Her designs come out beautifully and her art is not only what inspired me to draw again, but write as well. Something about her creations I just love briinging life and personalities to.
And of course I can't forget
Mythabix
Everytime I see one of their designs I can't help but admire the creativity and colors used to bring them to life. It had been a great honor to see you start on this site and I enjoy seeing all the new ones you come up with.

On FA
 -_Syrik_-
I love their art style and the fact that they draw a variety of different things.
 BlaueHexe
They have always made art that I find absolutely beautiful, their art style is fun to look at. I even enjoy holding conversations with them, though I don't talk to people often.
 GreenHat7
This artist always reached out to me for just a fun challenge. The request they made always allowed me to challenge myself and create different characters. I really enjoy talking to them when we have free time.