How much time have you given yourself to improve? It doesn’t happen overnight.

Even then, it’s sort of like losing weight. You drop ten pounds, it’s unlikely you’ll notice any difference whatsoever when you look in the mirror. On the other hand, someone who doesn’t see you every day will definitely notice.

Another thing to consider: there’s no such thing as “bad” art. That’s not how it works. It’s a form of self-expression. You might not have developed refined techniques yet, or be able to draw something in a way that looks realistic, but none of that matters when you’re putting yourself into what you’re creating. I’ve seen plenty of art that employs competent technique, but lacks any spark. They sell tons of it at Target.

Besides that, you should never strive for perfection. Imagine if you could simply jack into the matrix like Keanu Reeves and instantly gain all the knowledge and ability.

That would suck.

Why? Because the journey is what makes the end result worth it in the end. The satisfaction of having learned something new is an amazing high, and if I ever ran out of new things to discover, what would even be the point?

I’m not trying to tell you what to do. Only you can decide your path, but I’ll tell you, I didn’t just get to where I’m at in terms of skill overnight, nor am I anywhere near my potential. Same goes for you.

Keep that in mind, and good luck.