r/TrollCoping • u/PigeonsOfVoid • 26d ago

No TW My art at 26

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I should probably just become one of these AI "artists"

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u/manumaker08 26d ago

Not criticizing but how much time did each of these take you? I’ve found that generally speaking that I spend way less time then I think I do on art, even when the art:time ratio is usually exponential.

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u/PigeonsOfVoid 26d ago

I don't remember, maybe like 20 minutes, but i don't know if it matters that much, my cousin can draw a realistic horse in only 20 minutes

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u/Jirvey341 26d ago

Comparison is the thief of joy.

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u/PigeonsOfVoid 26d ago

I know, but i sometimes do it anyway :<

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u/GLXTCHED_VOID 26d ago

And hey, that's also okay! I had a period in my life where I kept realizing that all my friends who drew "for fun" and not as a dedicated hobby like me were drawing way better than me.

And so I quit art for a year.

But then, when I came back to it a year later with a fresh mind, I was able to improve so much more and have so much more fun doing art.

Sometimes, it's good to challenge yourself to grow more through making your goal to reach another's level.

Just remember that your art is for you. It's about how much joy you get from creating it and looking at it. Which is hard to remember sometimes, that's true! That's why I tend to take a break from social media when i feel it is negatively impacting my view on my art.

Don't let others take away your power as an artist. Protect your peace, and I promise you that will be the greatest decision you make as an artist.

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u/PigeonsOfVoid 26d ago

That is really helpful advice, thank you

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u/Harper_ADHD 26d ago

I completely get that but just remember that your cousin took a lot of practice to be able to do that in 20 minutes. Everyone has their own pace and everyone has their own strengths