usofyou: When I first started out as an artist, I was constantly comparing myself to the people I lo
usofyou: When I first started out as an artist, I was constantly comparing myself to the people I looked up to. I was so afraid to share anything I had done, because it wasn’t even close to what my idols were creating. When I finally realized that I was harming myself and my growth as an artist by comparing myself, I started to grow quickly. Everyone has their own story, their own influences, and their own experiences. Comparing ourselves to others is one of the most harmful things we can do to our growth as artists and as people in general. - Zachary Smith -- source link