Just... Don't do it... Ok?

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I have been a lot down lately.. Feeling like, my drawing, all the stuff I do to get better, it isn't helping at all. None of it is. 

I did feel like my art was getting better, and finally decided to ask someone if they were interested in an art trade. Like, we could draw each others furry OC's. I really didn't expect the answer I got. Really.... 

I did expect something like. "I can't right now" or "I am not open for trades" or maybe just a simple "no". But that's not what I got..

Instead, the artist stated that they would only do art trades with people that were as good as them.

This has made me think and take a look at my drawings again. Drawing that I've spent countless hours on. Sure, they are not the best, but are they really that bad...? 

This, it really made me sad... 

So for you who is reading this, if someone asks you for an art trade, please, do not tell them something that will make them feel less about their art.. For me, it makes me want to stop drawing. Just, give up on this one thing I really like doing... So, just, tell them you can't do art trades right now! That you have to much to do or something... 

I am still really.. Down, from all of this.. This feeling, of my art not being good enough... I really do not like it at all...

That's all for now, thank you for taking your time to read this.

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PhantomzArt's avatar
that's really rude of them... really, whoever said that should watch their words more. your art is great, and you put love in it!

i had a situation with an artist that had such an attitude... it hurt me too, it still does, but they didn't care. 

dark, just don't give up drawing. you're great, your art is great, and you're kind too. don't forget that. just screw those rude people and think 'i will surprise you and never give up.' 
sometimes, the most rude people are those that think the most high of themselves, thinking they are always right, are better on everything, and that talk without thinking about someone's feelings... just let them be and talk to those who care about you. 
(i'm saying this out of own experience... worse, they don't often notice they hurt people's feelings. do not let them get to you, ok? :hug: )