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Depression and the arts

[Description:  A three panel cartoon of me sitting in front of my cintiq, working myself up to draw, because ‘nothing changes is you stop trying.’]

can I draw? a guide

to the artists who feel bad because they are not getting a lot of attention online

I know you are hurting. It feels bad not getting recognized for your work. but listen: Art isn't about being popular art is about creating. Some of the greatest artists in history only got recognized for their brilliance long after they died. They were not recognized at the time for various reasons, but know that being trendy isn't what makes you a good artist.

make art because you love to create, not because you like the attention you get from appeasing a crowd. If everyone made art that only exists to be trendy or attract a crowd, we wouldn't have anything unique in this world.

PSA: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FINISH ALL YOUR DRAWINGS. YOU DON'T GOTTA FINISH ANYTHING.

"ugh i have too many unfinished drawings-" WHY ARE YOU ASHAMED OF THAT Its not like you are picking up random ass hobbies out of nowhere. its OK. not everything needs to be finished. instead of being bogged down by stuff you haven't finished, just pick something and finish it if you feel like it. if not: fuck it. you don't gotta do shit unless its your job. you are not a bad artists for not finishing your art, hell most of histories best artists had mountains of unfinished crap. post your unfinished work and SAY it's unfinished. i am sure most of your audience will love it all the same too! there is no shame in unfinished art and i have no idea why yall are so ashamed of it.

My father recently gave me a really good piece of advice.

“Don’t listen to criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from”

I don’t know if that’s from movie or other media but I thought it was helpful so maybe others will too