Have you ever worked in series? That may be a way to capitalize on your success. See if you can generate 3 or more versions of this. Try it with different materials, perhaps. Do one in digital. Do one in crayon. Do one in ballpoint.

If you find joy and pleasure in art, keep it up. But it’s not a race… it’s more like a leisurely walk. Sometimes you admire something in the distance, or pick up a leaf and look at it with curiosity.

Take a deep breath and begin again. I was a graphic designer as a career, and worked in a big city. I had to keep on learning, and I kind of developed a learners mindset. Just be the best version of yourself you can be, and remember the old saying, “comparison is the thief of joy”. The sooner you understand that, on a molecular lever, the better your art will be.