Looking up to artists or designers you admire can be both motivating and discouraging. It’s great for pushing yourself toward excellence, but it can also make you feel like you’ll never reach their level or leave you questioning your own abilities. That’s why finding a balance is key - let their work inspire you, but don’t beat yourself up. Focus on being a bit better today than you were yesterday.

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I produce #Techno of a "Reasonable" standard but when ever I compare it to professional artists it really frustrates me, know it shouldn't but it does🤬😂.

I feel that for my photography work. I’m happy with where I’m at I think in quality, but I see others sometimes and just think “I’m shit”

What artists and/or designers are top of your list?

I admire what nostr:npub17xu3rtcu0ftqw03mswa8a2ngz3nsgrs0h0wjv4z942qwvhp8fs3qzcadls is doing, as well as a photographer I recently found, Michael Tucker.

For me, the challenge is figuring out what I actually want to do and where I fit. Sometimes I wonder if I’m even on the right path, and then I get caught in this frustrating feedback loop of second-guessing.

https://www.mg-tucker.com/

Great visions start slow. Craft takes time. Do not rush it. Think about your art in spans of decades. You are always moving forward.

Good art requires a long time horizon and diligent plodding.

Absolutely. Look to the work of others for inspiration and motivation, but don’t let that comparing voice take over ✌🏽

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