/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>3669518
I've been doing that the whole time. It's just I've always been told and heard artists saying that it's vital to surround yourself with other artists to get motivated, to have friends who are also trying to make it, or be part of communities like conceptart.org or whatever. That it really helps.
But now I find that having friends outside of art inspires me more. Maybe it's because I know they'd be impressed with my current level so it makes me want to push things as far as I can and get better, whereas with art friends it's like no matter what I do they'll never be impressed. Like how people here crit absolutely anyone, most art groups I'm part of, people talk shit about everyone, or just don't like people's stuff. I don't know. I'm happy for the extra motivation and the fresh feeling of things, I'm just surprised it goes against advice I've heard so many times.

>>3669534
Nah, see reply above. I also wouldn't have made these friends in the first place if I didn't have charisma, good personality etc.

>>3670252
Good luck anon, you can do it if you keep trying. Don't worry too much if you feel sad sometimes, it comes and goes, and taking breaks to recharge is as important as knowing when to really go for things. Also try to have a regular sleeping schedule, I think oversleeping can make depression etc worse.