This is so important. Seriously. It’s NEVER meant to be a competition. It’s hard for any artist to get started, especially without a lot of showcasing and immediate attention. Many go YEARS drawing and being awesome with hardly, if any, attention at all and these feelings will grow and cause many to give up, which is depressingly sad.
I struggled with these feelings myself, feeling inadequate to other artists as I kept fumbling to grow. However, it is important to remember, NEVER GIVE UP. I’m so glad that I kept drawing. Even when my audience was small I still had at least one person tell me they loved my work. Sometimes it’s that one person that we all need to keep pushing forward. To keep dreaming our big dreams and draw our hearts out. Even if you only get a single note, fav, like, or comment, never forget.
Art is not a competition. It’s a passion. It’s a hobby. It’s a love for life. Art is a part of you, every piece you create and every creation you make. Regardless of the form it is a part of your soul. Keep drawing. Keep writing. Keep Sculpting, Painting, Crafting, Sewing, whatever you do to express yourself.
Never give up.
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
Oh my… I still feel this way at times, and I know some other artists do too, but please keep trying and don’t give up at all like this lovely person said. Even sketching if you feel the need to be creative.
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