Feeling of progress

**Hobitt** · June 24th, 2012

Hello im new to CA and i have a problem ive been drawing for little more than 6 months and i feel that ive not made as much progress as i wanted to and when i look at other peoples work it depresses me a bit im drawing almost everyday and i have to ask is my progress good for someone who started drawing only 6 months ago?

**Damien Levs** · June 24th, 2012

Yes, you're doing fine! Stop worrying, you're only 17. Keep at it, it's a fine age to start. Just draw draw draw!

**dierat** · June 24th, 2012

You haven't been drawing very long; don't be so hard on yourself. Remember that everyone learns at their own pace depending on their age, experience, situation, genetics, etc. Rather than negatively comparing yourself to people that appear to be learning faster, learn from their example. Look at what they're doing to improve themselves or ask them what helped them the most. Stressing yourself out over not learning fast enough can do more harm than good; stay positive and keep drawing.

**Shorinji_Knight** · June 24th, 2012

Some people take longer but learn better. It doesn't matter how it works for anyone else. Concentrate on your own learning. Don't rush it learn everything you can from it. Making your basics solid early on will build a fundation that will help you the rest of your artistic life.

**Hobitt** · June 25th, 2012

Thank you for the advice !

**arenhaus** · June 25th, 2012

Originally Posted by Hobitt

i feel that ive not made as much progress as i wanted to and when i look at other peoples work it depresses me a bit

Don't compare your skill to other people. Compare your skill now with your skill half a year ago. If it improved, then you are doing it right, give yourself a pat on the back.

Comparing your work to others is only going to make you envious. There will always be people who do certain things better than you. To get a use out of that, instead of thinking "wah, this guy is so much better than me" think "now, what can I learn from the way this guy does his trick?"

(Tip: Do try to write with proper capitals and punctuation. It's easier to read and does not make you look as if you don't care.)

**ObscureMechanism** · June 25th, 2012

Hey man, it's cool. Just push through dude. Eventually, you will hit this point, where you fall in love. Don't compare so much, you are only learning, if you do compare, do what arenhaus said, don't be envious, (which I am also guilty of at times, I'm sure we all are) and try to learn from others. You'll be fine, as long as you don't quit. Do not ever quit. I've just recently "fallen back in love" with my art, and it feels so good. Also, try to be humble, it helps, put your ego away, and you will learn so much about yourself, what you know, and how to improve.

**OmenSpirits** · June 25th, 2012

Let's get this out the way.

You suck (don't even have to see your work to confirm it).

By next year, you may suck less, and even more so the next.

In about ten years, you may become...adequate.

Ten more and you're maybe decent.

Jump ahead 30 years and you may be good.

**JeffX99** · June 25th, 2012

Originally Posted by OmenSpirits

Let's get this out the way.

You suck (don't even have to see your work to confirm it).

By next year, you may suck less, and even more so the next.

In about ten years, you may become...adequate.

Ten more and you're maybe decent.

Jump ahead 30 years and you may be good.

But to you you will sound like your own voice on a tape recorder.

**Flashback** · June 25th, 2012

I been at it for three years, and I'm still a beginner.

Calm down.

**Mane** · June 25th, 2012

i have found structured tutoring has helped a huge amount, if your near a atelier or studio that trains artist it would be invaluable to you. This is easier said than done though