Allow me to be self-indulgent for a bit. What do you think of my art, anyway? Please be honest. (www.amad-art.tumblr.com)
Ben, I don't know enough about art to give meaningful mechanical feedback. Here's how I feel about your art: I like what you draw well enough, but way more importantly than that, I like that you're pursuing something that matters to you and trying to put it in a context that you find meaning in. If that sounds like I'm avoiding the question, understand that I mean it sincerely - I care way more about seeing a person working hard toward a goal than I do any specific output. Looking back at your older posts, the effort shows - your quick sketches today look better than any of what you used to do. I firmly believe that if you don't drown in your own self-loathing, you'll go nowhere but up.
I see you worrying a lot on Twitter about the fact that you only draw Jam. I agree that long-term, that's going to be a problem for you if you decide to pursue art professionally, but the worst thing you can do is stress yourself out about it. Focus on how you can make yourself happy /today/ and let the Ben of tomorrow worry about that stuff - I've found that my best ideas and strongest motivation for self-improvement come when I'm most relaxed and comfortable with myself.
I see you worrying a lot on Twitter about the fact that you only draw Jam. I agree that long-term, that's going to be a problem for you if you decide to pursue art professionally, but the worst thing you can do is stress yourself out about it. Focus on how you can make yourself happy /today/ and let the Ben of tomorrow worry about that stuff - I've found that my best ideas and strongest motivation for self-improvement come when I'm most relaxed and comfortable with myself.