"Comparison"
In small doses, comparison can act in a beneficial manner - encouraging artists exposed to it to plough forward in their own creative progress. But if an artist's creative immune system -their self-esteem- is weak, comparison can be fatal.
"That artist makes work far much better than yours," comparison wails. "What's the point in you making any at all?" And you may feel inclined to agree. This is a vital warning sign.
"Why am I writing this?" you may wonder. Because comparison strikes at all of us. I am frequently wading through a quagmire of the stuff while at work on Outcast Hero. The difference shows with how each of us deals with it.
What are your weapons?
- We all have to start somewhere. If you give up now, you'll never get to see where your ideas take you. Neither will anyone else - there'll be a lot of missing out.
- Never think that you have nothing to offer the world, because we all interpret life just that little bit differently.
- If you're feeling particularly low, don't look at anyone else's work for the time being. Instead, look at some of your OWN work that you were very pleased with. Remind yourself of the potential.
2 comments:
You know what? Thank you. I've been facing the very same problem, day in and day out becoming more convinced that everything I've ever produced simply can't compare to what's already out there. This post has given me hope. Thank you so very much.
When Comparisson strikes me, I just remember SpaceTree and all is made right.
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