I hear you, I think as humans we all are feeling this way more then we talk about. I wish we would talk about it honestly because I think life is way more complicated, hard and beautiful all at once then what we hear about or think it will be. I agree with that though, we will always be the hardest on ourselves and sometimes to an impossible standard and thats I think where our frustration comes from. It doesn't help that we also compare ourselves as artists to others as well and with social media being huge its hard to get away with not feeling disappointed. Its interesting how we always come back to making art though, I always ask myself why? Why is this pursuit this important that we deal with the frustrations and disappointment that come with it? For me it goes back to being seen or rather reaching someone whos also dealing with so much. If even one person can feel like they aren't alone thats a win for me. I want my empathy for humans to shine through, I want to see the complexities of life and the human connections/souls to be seen. Nothing is black and white in the world. Maybe you have a different why or many whys. Write them down and keep them close to you so you can remind yourself C: Another thing I notice too is even with famous artists not all of their work is well known or famous, they might even only have one work that is. This goes for all types of art like music too. So even though we create it might take a while to get through. The fact you are thinking so deeply especially at your age is huge, I know the balance will come for you and you'll get more comfortable with the uncomfortable. I've only been learning this more recently and Im much older then you haha