Thursday, October 26, 2006
Practice, practice, practice.
The more I look at other peoples work, the more critical I am of my own. I suppose that's human nature, but I'm not entirely sure how healthy that nature is. I know it pushes me to work harder at my own art, but it sure doesn't help my self esteem. I can definitely see an improvement when I look at my stuff, and the non-artistic people in my life feed my ego, but it's the really talented people I know or know of that cause me problems. I know I need to stop worrying about what other people are doing, I have my own style and I will get even better with time.
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There will always be someone better. That is a fact of life. I also feel its good to push yourself on a constant basis, BUT do not discourage yourself with it. Find inspiration in another’s work; don't question why they are better. Take pleasure that you enjoyed their work so much that you thought it was better. Then use that positive mindset to improve your craft. Not even the masters thought they were perfect, there was always someone in their mind that was better then them.
People who focus on the negative quality of this, saying things to themselves such as; "why can't I do this good?", "why do I bother if someone is already so talented"... ect... These people will never really grow because this negativity will hold them back. Of course some will push themselves through anger of this situation. This seems more like a juvenile growth though, something for early stages. In the end it is never beneficial and takes away more then it gives.
I just got done reading a lot of stuff translated from foreign languages and I think it has drastically affected my brain today. :P Excuse my rambling.
But I just want to say, you tell me I do well. I draw decently. BUT I know 2 people who I feel are far superior in skill. When I look at their work though I feel joy. I say to myself, man it would be cool to be able to express myself like that. Just can't let it drag you down though.
Up and up right?
God I babble
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