FoxyCryptid 4,330 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 Have any of you ever found yourself not be able to enjoy somebody's work because it makes you feel down that you think you'll never be as good as them? It seems like I spend more time feeling envious of other people's skills than trying to develop my own. And it's not even something I do on purpose, and it makes me feel horrible when it happens. It's a feeling I wish I could just let go of, it feels like it holds me back. Anyone else ever had this problem? 1 "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termenchecks 146 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 i did a while ago too. until i started doing my thing all fucking day until i became pretty good at it. give it a shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryGamer432 155 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 (edited) Yeah I do it a lot. Especially with artwork I like it but i envy because I will never be as good as them. Edited August 21, 2012 by Thatpony124 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatsi 151 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 Yeah, I know that feeling. Instead of thinking "he's awesome!" I think " I'll never be as good as him, I'm worthless." But i try to avoid it, it's not good. "When all the truth does is make your heart ache sometimes a lie is easier to take" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Ariona 402 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 (edited) No, I'm a hobbyist not specialist and I'm totally fine with that. I can also draw more detailed pics if I will go and take some lessons in art so it's like " I will never be as good as others ". I'm pretty much fine with my current skills and I really enjoy watching others different artwork styles in drawing, shading...etc Sometimes I learn from them a lot. Edited August 21, 2012 by Princess Ariona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XUNUSEDXXX 3,459 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 Like alot of artists, I'm really critical on myself when I try and draw something, look up someone else's work, and then see that they did in better. But I still enjoy seeing other's work nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demiurge 108 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 (edited) Though it is natural to see others' work and to want to become as good as them, you should focus on developing your own skills instead of worrying about not ever reaching their level. I see drawings of Final Fantasy characters all the time that are a million times better than mine and I feel jealous or envious of that person. But you just have to remind yourself that you don't know what your possibilities are. You could be a way better artist than them and just need practice. Continue drawing (or writing or making music or anything) and in time you'll learn to recognize your errors and learn how to fix them. That being said, I should mention that in no way do I consider myself a great artist. I too feel envious of others' work. But a bit of self criticism is always needed, you know? EDIT: I'm a parasprite now! Beware as I devour your village and multiply like crazy! Muahahahaha! Edited August 21, 2012 by Demiurge Facebook Covers! http://mlpforums.com...rs/#entry617576 Wallpapers! http://mlpforums.com...-updated-28812/ Princess Luna facebook page! Be one of the first to brohoof it! http://www.facebook.com/TruePrincessOfTheNight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavelColt 22,883 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 Only with fanfics, as it's the only sort of 'art' I'm able to do. And I've gotten far better than I used to be, the more I've practiced over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalaton 155 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 (edited) I get that feeling sometimes when I'm looking at art but if it does happen I remind myself that that person probably put a lot of time into improving and since I only draw on occasion it makes sense that they'd be better than me. For fanfiction though that never happens since I'm usually too busy enjoying the story and because I feel I can get to that level if I keep writing. Edited August 21, 2012 by Jalaton Legless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Spark 7,811 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 I don't feel jealous or envous of better artists, instead I ask how do they do that and this, to learn, because I know I can do the same. What I feel is a little bit of anger or perhaps and an unnecessary dissapointment with myself, when I put my drawings out there for everypony to see and they find a lot errors and mistakes that I end up feeling down, and when somepony else post his/her ugly drawings (yeah, I think they are ugly), everypony tell them that it's so awesome, that he/she should keep up the work, and that it's excelent but with minors flaws, when the drawing in reality is crap, and well THAT makes me feel down ... I could never be such a liar and lie to the artist, when something is crap I say it, they are flooding the artist with fake hopes, that's why I prefer not to post any opinion if the drawing is like really bad, My OC's: Motion Spark || Beat Spark || Rosebelle Sorry, I don't take REQUESTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KakeiTheWolf 652 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 Actually, quite a lot. I have the problem that, when I listen to people remembered through the centuries for music, or even looking at youtube or DA, I think about how bad I am compared to them. Then I starting beating myself up over all the little mistakes I made, which further makes me feel like crap. My Music: http://kakeithewolf.bandcamp.com/. Now on tumblr at kakeithewolf.tumblr.com Youtube: youtube.com/user/KakeiTheWoIf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyEcho 1,610 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 not rely know i draw drawing is something i do just for fun i never try to compare because there are more people who spend more time drawing then me, however i do get a bit envious when someone does their first drawing and its better then my most recent one. my DA http://heavyecho.deviantart.com/ check my stuff out the Anime Club http://mlpforums.com/topic/48196-the-anime-club/ plz join us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggler 345 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 That happened to me quite a lot in juggling. Especially when I saw people getting gigs at big places when I was stuck in my training hall. But I have learned that they have probably worked a little bit harder than me (but in some cases known the right people and got extremely lucky). I have learned to focus on my own career and don't care too much about what jobs others get. Signature made by Midnightive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbyboi 588 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 Don't worry, I understand how you feel. I admit, I am jealous of one person in my school. He's basically Mr. Pefect: Gets good grades, smartest in the whole school, has plenty of friends, mature, plays Minecraft, and anything else (he is not a brony). He makes me look like a jerk. I used to be his friends, but he then somehow turned into a big jerk. He literally gets respect for repeating the same old memes over and over again, and gets popularity from it. I feel so bad when I get jealous though. I would never do anything to hurt him, but for some reason I cannot control my jealousy. I understand. But either way, you are a good person, and nobody is perfect (even though I may sometimes think so). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DashPony 359 August 21, 2012 Share August 21, 2012 I get that way with music sometimes. I'll hear music from Aviators, Mandopony, Forest Rain, ect and think "There is no way i'll ever be as good as them. Why bother? " It really kills my motivation to keep producing music. I try to not think about it though. It's best to try and enjoy others work for what it is, instead of comparing it to your own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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