Is it normal that i am obsessed with my art?

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So I have this problem of constantly judging my own artworks. I'll be thinking of it even when im long done with whatever is latest. I know I have SOME potential but I always find myself downgrading whats in my sketchbook. I'm pretty sure it's normal to think of something sometimes, but I think about this ALL the time, be it while im eating, walking, talking, or whatever. Is it normal to almost only think of my own drawings?

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  • Vertigo
    14 years ago

    Absolutely. Every artist is over-critical of their own work, I myself HATE everything I do. I think it's because we are the only one's who see what we want before we draw/paint/whatever, and if it's not what we want we get frustrated with ourselves.
    My advise is to get on ConceptArt.Org, and post a Sketchbook thread. The guys there are professionals, but there are many people just starting out. They will offer comments on your art and how to improve.
    Have fun when you draw, do whatever you want to.

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    • malicemartian
      14 years ago

      ahh~ thanks so much for your advice.

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  • Syncitic
    13 years ago

    I've never met an artist who wasn't very critical of their own work, and I can relate to the part about thinking of your drawings all the time, so I'd say it's very normal.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    I use cum to paint sometimes

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    • dalmationUntoyourSoul
      11 years ago

      i use paint to some cumtimes

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  • avalonis
    13 years ago

    You're just dedicated. I wish I cared that much about my art, but when I'm done with a piece, I just let it be.

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  • shed505
    13 years ago

    It's a way of interfacing with the world. However being an artist is only part of your completeness as a human being and making sure you can turn your own mind off whatever it is you are thinking about is a usefull skill. Art can make you feel great but being an artist has the capacity to make you feel great or really not great at all. Best of Luck.

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  • xcmm92
    14 years ago

    I HATE MY DRAWINGS. normally when im done with the drawing i like it, but after a little while i can't even stand looking at it.

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  • usehername28
    14 years ago

    Totally. I'm just like that with my own photography, I'd be like "woah! that was me!". It's not bad at all to think of your drawings all the time, because if you do, it means you love doing it. And that's the purpose in life right? To find something to love. Be grateful that you found something you're good at, because a lot of people are desperate to find what makes them happy, or what they're good at. So think all you want! <3

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