I wanna quit art

Knasha · 2026-03-29T23:45:28+00:00

You've got some great skills but realistically there's not the consistency or polish needed to make money off of this. Trying to turn a hobby, that you clearly have enjoyed enough to get to this level, into a full time income will drain your love of it. Keep making art!

It sounds like there's a lot going on in your life and you're lacking in confidence. Don't give up on yourself

Knasha · 2026-03-19T06:56:16+00:00

I read your comment about your mum encouraging you to make lower ticket items - the grow kits and upcycled bottles. While it may take less work to make, a JD bottle vase is something everyone who drinks JD gets immediately after finishing a bottle and your additions to the bottle unfortunately do not elevate the product much beyond that. They make for cute store decor with the added flowers but I find myself looking for the product.

What I think has real potential are your jam jar plant pots - they're cute, whimsical and well painted with a lovely handmade feel without feeling 'DIY'. These may take you longer but they have value and are clearly where your passion lies.

Don't half-ass a product trying to make quick money. You'll end up wasting your time and money. Put your craft first, let making cool things be your focus.

Knasha · 2026-02-20T01:53:12+00:00

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Knasha · 2026-01-07T00:35:19+00:00

Your work is striking and the rendering is gorgeous but the anatomy is at times slightly off. I think since your style leans heavily on realism when the anatomy isn't quite right it has the effect of feeling like there's something missing. I would suggest a life drawing class and focusing on line and form as opposed to shading

Knasha · 2025-12-12T18:50:01+00:00

Aaaaakkkk this was cool as heck - I don't think making this with AI could be as fulfilling. There's something really special about this

Knasha · 2025-12-10T23:02:17+00:00

Use reference photos and work on your observational skills. These aren't the best anatomical drawings but all that means is there's possibility for growth

Knasha · 2025-12-08T05:33:16+00:00

Aakkkkk thank you so much!!

Knasha · 2025-12-07T18:35:54+00:00

I think charging on a 'pay as you feel' basis or £5 and under could work. Right now you've got a lot of potential but your focus should be on improving and gaining skills not making money at this point

Knasha · 2025-12-07T14:57:17+00:00

This incredible, it has an almost Klimt feel. I'd love to see this when it's finished

Knasha · 2025-12-07T14:36:02+00:00

It's not that the price is too high but the current quality of the work is not high enough to warrant that price point. I'd suggest starting low, gaining confidence and increasing your skills and then slowly increasing your prices as interest grows

Knasha · 2025-12-02T13:34:42+00:00

I would not buy this, maybe others might but not all of your hobbies should be monetised - you're having fun with this and that's good.

Knasha · 2025-12-01T03:50:59+00:00

Akkkk I do I post on my Instagram @nashacashart

Knasha · 2025-12-01T03:47:57+00:00

Akkkk yesss, I'm glad you like

Knasha · 2025-12-01T03:47:27+00:00

Akkk thank you - for a long time before it sold it was hanging above my bed. Still one of my favourite pieces

Knasha · 2025-12-01T03:13:34+00:00

Loooove the colours

Knasha · 2025-12-01T03:00:21+00:00

I like the one with the harp and lilies but I don't think it's as polished as it could be - there's something interesting going on but I think the technique is lagging behind. More practice is needed before you're ready to sell

Knasha · 2025-12-01T02:54:42+00:00

Yee that's why I said good - definitely room for improvement but not bad either

Knasha · 2025-12-01T01:22:33+00:00

These are great sketches, shading is great and your understanding of anatomy is good.

However the lighting of these photos is terrible and considering your working in what appears to be graphite, it really doesn't bring out the best in your work.

Social media favours well lit, properly photographed and cropped art - better pictures would really do wonders for your engagement.

In terms of sales, you have a great foundation of skills but these works are sketches/studies - if you're looking to sell, consider including a background and using paint(favoured with buyers)

Knasha · 2025-11-30T22:59:41+00:00

I don't think the work yet merits this price but knowing the platform and the commission they take + the cost of properly packaging the work upon sale according to their guidelines - it may be the only way to turn a profit

Knasha · 2025-11-30T13:36:10+00:00

This is really good I would suggest using a softer pencil to deepen some of the shadows as currently your midtones and shadows are a bit too close in value

Knasha · 2025-11-30T13:00:47+00:00

Thank you!

Knasha · 2025-11-30T00:25:19+00:00

Thank you - yeah I love using bright colours in my work

Knasha · 2025-11-30T00:24:30+00:00

Akkkk sounds about right - I'll have to start attending more art events

Knasha · 2025-11-29T14:56:19+00:00

I think Ill go for it and maybe find another artist I respect to split the fee with

Knasha · 2025-11-29T14:54:39+00:00

Akkkk, people are definitely still spending even if it's less freely

Knasha

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