I never really drew in front of anybody again or showed my work to anyone. It hurt mainly because I’m trying to slip out of anime slowly into semi-realism.

submitted by -madokamism

I wish I could move past just liking the technical challenge of drawing or painting.  I focus on the “hows” too much. When I do like something I’ve made, it seems noone else even notices it.  Even most of my artist friends are only into it if it’s fanart :/  Everything I make feels dead which makes me feel awful.

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submitted by -perfect-english-gentleman

And I wanted to make a confession first.

submitted by -fuugen

[Further reading]

submitted by -fox-orian

don’t you just hate artblock…

Seriously. 

Everyone’s so proud of their work and so comfortable with themselves, and yet here I am. The girl who draws monsters who hates what she draws. And everyone tells me my work is awesome, but I have a hard time believing them. 

I don’t know if there’s something wrong with my brain or what, but I only feel those proud moments fleetingly, and I’d love to feel them more often. 

But they just refuse to come…

submitted by -insanityengine

I force myself to draw in the hopes of improving and finally being able to appreciate my art. Sometimes I look at what I’ve drawn and feel the urge to rip them all into pieces. Sometimes I forget why I draw in the first place.

I hate this feeling. I wish I could appreciate myself more.

submitted by -luniara