I think that all artist have this one phase in their life. You know? This really important phase. And when I say important it's like really really important.
It's what I call the realization phase.
This phase can appear anywhere in the time of starting drawing, doodling to being an artist who has a moderate fan base and anything inbetween. Really, I'm pretty sure everyone has to have this phase at least once in their life, not just when it comes to drawing but all together any hobby you do.
It's the realization that no matter what hobby you do, you do it for yourself.
You're not doing it for others. Because that's a job.
As and example: you paint because you want to, because you want to give the pictures in your head life, want to give them a place in this world before they fade away.
I could do that with every hobby, really.
But right now I want to concentrate on the creating part, everything you create is like a child. Doesn't matter if you do it with wood, paper, digital or anything else. You construct them, shape them, create them and with every step you take, be it coloring or scratching details into a figure, you help them grow. And once you're finished it's like they're grown up, you put your heart into it and now you see what the results are, of course there are always some mistakes, some things that just catch you on the wrong foot but that's totally fine, cuz you still tried your best, you did it and it helps you learn and grow. Yes mistakes can be frustrating but you cant learn without doing them, you need them to get to the point of knowledge you want.
So please try to avoid comparing your work to others, because every project is unique, every style is unique and you need to find your own style. Comparing your work to people who did it longer than you, have more knowledge, more experience, is like putting a child into college and expecting them to be as good as the people who learned for years to get there.
Take the time you need to pick up that knowledge, a hobby should be fun and not forced by thinking that you need to match some expectations.
You do it for yourself.
