Good Arting

People used to say this to me, and it really pisses me off. When I say my work is shit, it's because I know I can do better, and despite my best efforts what I've produced isn't up to the standard I know I'm capable of.

Take this picture, for example: [link]

I drew this for a friend, and he was very happy with it, but honestly I'm ashamed of this picture. I was aiming for something of this quality: [link] and it just didn't turn out that way.

(blonde girl isn't meant to be anyone irl)