by TurtleeDove

I've been in such a pis.sy mood lately, and I hate my gallery. Nothing on here I'm proud of, my gallery is complete cr.ap to me. I've wanted to restart, but I don't know if that's a good coice anymore. I'm trying and trying to fill up my gallery, but I'm finding myself hating it.

I'm sorry for venting, trust me I don't like doing it, but I don't know what to do anymore.

I need advice.

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painted on a Nintendo 3DS
28 Jul, 2017, 2:56 am
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BloodHybrid

28 Jul, 2017, 3:03 am

Try something new, don't start over, trust me you'll regret it.

I mean try something new as in step out of your comfort zone, try realism, landscape/scenery, battle/couple poses if you're really unhappy with your art. I understand fully, I've been there many times, I'm actually where you are now.

But the one thing you shouldn't do is restart/delete all your work, because it's how you see your improvement and things you were unable to do, that you now can do. I love your artwork Turtlee, don't focus on 'filling up' your gallery, focusing on working on what makes you happy/happiest.

Even if you make the decision to reset, I'll always support you no matter what

FadingGlory

28 Jul, 2017, 3:11 am

Don't delete anythingggggg

Pretending the 'bad' art doesn't exist by deleting is not going to fix your dissatisfaction. Maybe you should try to figure out what you dislike about your art, then try to change that by studying other drawings and reference images.

I really wish you could see though how incredible of an artist you are! I absolutely adore your style, it's so cool and creative. <3

Uruwen

28 Jul, 2017, 3:31 am

I agree, don't delete things please!

I can relate to what you're feeling, really I can. If you're really unhappy with your art I'd say try practicing with different styles and challenge yourself to draw things out of your comfort zone (basically what Fade and Blood said).
And if you really feel like you need a fresh start then make a new account and make art you enjoy instead of filling it up. I personally love what you've made on your gallery and I'd hate to see it go but I can understand if you need a reset and I'll support you, whatever decision you make.

WolfInTheRain

28 Jul, 2017, 4:30 am

I'm sorry you feel that way.... your art is so whimsical...

LillyLightstar

28 Jul, 2017, 4:39 am

I absolutely agree with Fade! Plleease don't delete anything! ;n; Turtlee, I love your art so much, you're a wonderful artist, you just don't see it. Remember that fan art you drew for me of Maldius, a looong time ago, with the lyrics to Walla Walla? I saw that painting when I was going through Mal's tag recently, and seeing it /still/ makes me happy. I know how it can be a struggle to deal with self doubt, I fight with it a lot when it comes to drawing humans, but you have to overcome it! If you delete everything, the only thing that'll happen is you'll make a lot of people--including myself--sad, because we'll miss your art. You have so much potential as an artist, you're already very talented, and you have a lot of people supporting you. Please don't give up on yourself, Turtlee ;A;

Lumatra

28 Jul, 2017, 7:17 am

i know how you feel atm - i dont like my art too, i think its not that good and i wonder how i got so many followers
BUT for others your art 8s beautiful - i like these drawing here - the eyes are just X3, your coloring is awsome and your shading too, your art is not C,rap for followers!!!!
tipp: try new styles, change your coloring/shading, use techniques you dont ever used before! try new anatomys and all that
simply said: change all you dont like
and anothwr thing:
art should be fun, i for example draw because its cool and i enjoy drawing, i dont like always the result of what i drew but that dosent rly matter :)

also i hope that helps a bit, dont delete your whole gallery but if you see no other way than do it its your choice its your gallery

TurtleeDove

28 Jul, 2017, 11:44 am

Thank you guys. I think I've settled down now, and I appreciate all that you've said.

I'll take your advice and leave my gallery alone, and not rush to fill it up. I'll try to do stuff out of my comfort-zone, as you guys suggested, and do things that I enjoy doing. I'll try to improve on things that I think I'm lacking on- anatomy, expression, certain angles, landscapes, etc...

Seriously, I appreciate all of the advice. You all are so kind.

ShadowPikaboo

29 Jul, 2017, 8:01 am

I agree with everyone else turtle, I love your Style and art, and number one role of art draw what you love :)

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