07-19-2016, 03:10 AM
Quote:I struggle to follow certain instructions mostly because I feel like it's trying to make my work like some other artist.
Its not a bad thing if your work starts to look like other artists. It wont last for ever and as long as its an artist you like. Its a natural progression to learn from others until you can evolve passed it.
And about the family issues. Obviously I dont know the situation well enough to give any input other than how you can manage your response. Im gonna give you the same advice I gave someone else recently. Stop focusing on what others do and focus on what you can do about the situation. You'll drive yourself crazy thinking in a loop about what other people do that pisses you off. Accept the situation and allow yourself to feel how you feel about it and move on. Its hard when theres people you care about involved but when the problem isnt right in front of you theres no use in thinking about it endlessly. I think the hardest part of becoming a working artist is managing whats going on in your life enough to stay consistently productive. Focusing on the long game is what keeps me going anyways. I hope thats helpful and not too preachy sounding.