FyreBirdi

This was a question challenged to me by @NotWithoutHonor from OurDreamsWillCome. If I'm absolutely honest, it's not one single piece but rather my progress that fills me with a sense of achievement. We all tend to be overly critical of our work, can see our shortcomings and get discouraged with our learning process. We compare ourselves to other artists. We feel we fall short. Not good enough. It's better to compare one's self with ourselves. Then when we look back on our work over the years we can see measurable growth. Having started in traditional arts I transitioned to digital illustration for commercial reasons. Learning new skills is always a challenge and my first digital attempts were sad. But there are huge benefits to educating oneself. I really encourage others who are struggling to take a class or two. After taking a few online courses I could see a vast improvement. It's not so much about talent, but whether you are willing to do the work it takes to improve your