too much love will kill you~~

[silvestris]

The tragedy of being a neurotic artist.

When people don't like your stuff, you feel unappreciated and feel there is no point to what you do.

And when tons of people do like your stuff, and an internet fluke gives you new watches by the score, sociophobic paranoia kicks in, you go "I can never meet all these expectations!!!" and the mandatory art

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[silvestris]

*clings*
Thank you. I wish I could see it, but I just feel like this major fake. Like I accidentally stumbled upon a concept that's given me appreciation without my level of talent really deserving it, and now I'll disappoint people by just being me. >.<
It's stupid, but I can't shake the feeling. ;_;

[elfie_chan]

Sweetie, you are a marvelous person who makes really spiffy art. Who do you think drew the stuff that people like?! YOU did, being YOU.

You're talented, but you're not just talented. Drawing is hard work, a skill that is honed. There are people out there who also have natural talent who will never be as good as you are because they don't practice. You practice all the time. You are dedicated to your art.

I can personally say that, having seen many of your drawings from years and years ago (when I "met" you through the Slayers fandom), your art has improved dramatically. This, again, comes from taking your natural talent (which you definitely have) and adding the determination to work at and be good at it.

This is something to remind yourself. Accepting praise for your work is not stuck up or in any way wrong; it is perfectly okay to say, "Thank you! I'm glad you like it! I'm proud of this piece, too!" That also takes practice.

[silvestris]

My mom told me that when I was little, and I don't think I ever stopped. =p

[ks_claw]

*cuddles* don't hurt your brain, sweets

[silvestris]

I maintain it's my brain causing me trouble, not the other way around. -_-

[ks_claw]

Well in that case *twacks your brain lightly with a newspaper* bad brain, stop t hinking too much >:I

[silvestris]

XD That's what I keep telling it.

[kseenaa]

Know what? ;-) I think you are right.

[silvestris]

I know I am. Doesn't really help, though. =p

[kseenaa]

Well, knowing about it might help you work on it... ;-) Besides, you are quite awesome, so over thinking it is just silly. So stop it, miss!

[oni_gil]

Aww, you can do it. You've definitely got the talent to merit all the attention.

[silvestris]

Nooo, I suuuuck... ;_;