shop5:

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ohmygil:

Guidance counselour for me

Not for nothing, but in America, at least, there’s a strong trend of “unless you’re the BEST at it, you need to stop doing it.” Somewhere around 5th grade, kids get it into their heads that if they’re not some sort of art prodigy already, then pursuing it (and actually, y’know. Practicing and learning) is a foolish, childish notion.

The idea that someone could just do something for FUN? Not entertained.

This mindset is why I didn’t get back into drawing until I was like 22 – practice that shit you’ll get better

Yeah but the idea of “Practice and you’ll get better” while living with toxic parents who constantly berate you for pursuing your passion beats down on a kid especially at such a young age. I know I went through it even though my mother was trying to be as nice as possible.