>>3578136because everyone works hard doesn't mean everyone will come to the same conclusion.
I've seen people at this for 10+years working hardcore, but their stuff is so tasteless, as
generic,default, forgettable as can be, they don't get many likes on their work, it lacks passion,
taste, personality and looks on par with someone who's on their 1st or 2nd year.
Dave Rapoza, that guy that became one of the best in 2 years, had cool art before he was good. His work had personality, style and flair,check it out on his conceptart sketchbook.
I put in 5 hours on average over the last 3 years, and lately I'm realizing my art is tasteless, lazy, I have nothing to say or actually care to say, at the very least I am not talented because I have no passion for this, I just wanted to be good at something and I won't be chosen over someone who loves this more than me.
I enjoyed drawing, but in the end my drawings weren't for show or money, they were just for me.