>>5740648Jump into it again. Embrace the inevitability of failure. Learn from it.
You'll make progress once more with diligence and patience. But practice, nonetheless. Make mistakes.
Any perceived failure is an opportunity to improve. Your ability to evaluate your own art will improve as well. Thus the perceived failure.
Take criticism from others if you'd like, but as a hobbyist, that isn't necessary to improve as long as you can evaluate yourself with moderation.
Develop a visual library of all the things that inspire you to draw. Basically, copy what you like about whatever artists you like, and make it your own. Sifting through enough art is what made me want to start drawing again, so that seems given.
Above all that, draw for yourself. Have fun with your work. Share it with others who will encourage you to continue. But always strive to improve, with or without the encouragement. It's just a morale booster after all.
The rest will come as you go. As far as you're willing to take yourself.
That's just from my experience though. It'll be bound to change as I continue along, so take this all with a grain of salt.
There's always time to make it.
