[Superquad7]

I think the best advice I can give here sounds simple, but will really help you out:

Draw!

Yep, the most obvious is the most profound advice I can give. Honestly, I need to practice what I preach, too, as I've gotten in my own slump over the last few years. But, yeah, draw even when you don't like what your making. Finish it to the point to where you're either finished or not engaged anymore, then move on to drawing something else. The main thing is to just keep drawing through it.

Also, I highly recommend using reference materials and drawing from life.

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Originally Posted by Reaver Strike

I wouldn't worry what others think. Art is not something that can be definitively said is good or bad. There are varying levels. Not everyone will like everything...

I'll be bold here and say that I just don't agree with this. "Art" is not totally relative. While there is some room for relativity, a "bad" piece of art that doesn't follow form and other established rules of art is simply "bad". There's a difference between what I may personally find pleasing and what I can recognize as sub-par artwork. One is satisfying my own desires, while the other comes from objective art criticism.

Also, one of the main functions of art is communication. Even if I draw for myself, "self" is my audience. Don't get me wrong, I am playing devil's advocate a bit here to stress my point as well. Should I worry to the point of just not drawing regarding what an audience may think? No way! Should I take no care as to what an audience needs from me (clear communication of ideas)? Of course!