How to quit art

[Doctors HATE them]

Every time I draw, I am disappointed in the result. I wish I could stop, but I am incapable of learning. No matter how much I want to cry with the result, I always forget the drop in self-esteem eventually and come back to drawing. How can I stop?

 

[jaxxon_sunn]

Why do u want to stop? My art is very bad, its not anatomically correct and the painting/coloring is not good. I always hate the end result, but I usually stop before I get close to finishing. But art lets u express urself however u want. I don't let anyone see what I draw except me. Even though my art is ugly and subjectively bad, I still love the process of art. Letting my mind run freely and doing whatever I feel like. It is nice to draw, though the ending is not nice for those like me who are bad at it and also hate what they create. I think it'd be better to focus on the process. If there are any tips u can find about improving, then use those. Theres things that I've learned that I would never have if I didn't try again or practice. Sorry if this isn't what ur looking for. Its sad when I see those that want to create art but are held back by themselves.

 

[offbalance]

I mean maybe stop caring so much what others think? Idk I looked back on old writing/art today that I did years ago and to my surprise I liked some of them even though I don't remember doing a lot of them. It's funny how that can give you a different perspective. But yeah I liked them even though my friend disagreed on some of them. if you like it that's all that matters, it's an expression of your own soul

 

[Forever Sleep]

I think it's a natural part of being creative I'm afraid- most artists aren't happy with what they create. (I'm creative too.) Partly, I suppose it helps us to be self critical- so we can improve. Still- I feel your pain- I know how horrible it is.

If you can't accept that those feelings are (sadly) a part of the process- like @jaxxon_sunn suggested- maybe try to view it as therapy. Try not to get uptight about the end result. Try and lose yourself in the process of making. You don't need to show the end result to anyone.

If you TRULY want to quit though- maybe try and go professional. Then- other people will criticize what you've done too. (You probably won't remember the nice stuff people have said- it's the criticism that sticks.) People either won't pay you or- won't pay you enough and you'll HAVE to quit- otherwise- you'll starve. Sorry- that's my own bitter experience and rant overwith!

I'd say- before you start afresh- look at some of your old work. Refesh that feeling of disappointment in your head and maybe that will be enough to stop you from starting- if you really want that.

I hate to say it but I'm not convinced it will help you to quit though. In my own experience and that of friends, creative people have a drive- a hunger. If that isn't sated- we just become more miserable. I've always thought that being creative is a curse as well as a blessing. I wish you luck though.

 

[Solitudeseeker]

Every time I draw, I am disappointed in the result. I wish I could stop, but I am incapable of learning. No matter how much I want to cry with the result, I always forget the drop in self-esteem eventually and come back to drawing. How can I stop?

to be in artist is to not seek perfection. picasso,van gogh, paul gauguin, most iconic artists didn't draw perfectly,what they considered a flaw ended up being a big contribution to their style in their future works. a good artist will never like their work. use this as a tool to keep working towards art, it will begin to come naturally.