I was conflicted on whether to make a new thread for drawings and paintings or revive this one but since Maddie went through the trouble of creating this one already, I thought I'd bump it and see all different kinds of art!
So, basically, the reason I'm posting is because last night, I had a meltdown when Cia drew these adorable pictures of my characters and then I had the pleasure of a few other people showing me their artwork and I have to say, I was blown away; aside from that I also know a couple of amazing artists on here but the weird thing is that every single person whose art I've seen so far (sketches, paintings, etc) is so so so good but every. single. person doesn't think they are. Like literally every artist I know doesn't think they're any good and that grates my cheese a little.
I guess, in a way, it makes sense because since birth, we're told that pursuing art will only seal our fate to working in cafes. We're shown comparisons until we begin to question our own style and "if it's good enough". We're basically told that art isn't important and you have to be like mind-numbingly fantastic to even be worthy of praise.
I don't think that's true. I think art and all artists tend to be undervalued, mostly by themselves.
We should celebrate our art and appreciate it.
Whatever the reason is for your art, celebrate it. Love it.
Seriously.
I'll put my money where my mouth is and I really, really hope other people join in too!