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[inkchou]

Today in painting I felt myself growing naseous as I slowly realized what a hack I am. I lack something in my work, that single spark of humanity that can connect a piece with the viewer. If I can't capture that than what point is there in pursuing the career that I so desire? I felt miserable as the crituque went on and all I could do was

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[loaswearargyle]

It depends on which aspect of your chosen media you pursue; clearly, I am terrible at meter and structured verse and I know better than to try. Instead of throwing in the towel, I found a poetic style that I work best in. Just because you stink at one thing doesn't mean you're bad at the rest.

[tenshi_no_yoru]

I heard somewhere that we are our own worst critics.

Way too much? Maybe, but I can't help it.

[sshrugg]

You do have it in you, and everybody knows it. You tell me about teachers, people in your class, friends - it seems nobody doubts it but you.

Sometimes, critics are harder on the people they know have the potential to improve and excel. Everybody has crappy things like this - especially when they've got what it takes.

Stop bullying yourself. Think about how far you've come, man! Critiques may be valid, but this doesn't mean you're a hack.

Also that "connection" you talk about is the one thing I've heard you talk about that no other person I've known who describes themselves as an "artist" is even willing to consider.

Keep doing it. You're talented.