Ruroken wrote:Your art helps my pride fall (*oro* my pride fall?)... Shows me tat I aint the greatest artist here, no matter how much I wish it.... *crash* I guess I should be greatfull...*crash*
You don't need to be the greatest artist here to be used by God and to create wonderful art, Ruroken. Each one of us are blessed with unique styles and you certainly have your own distinct style!
I used to be discouraged by other ppl's works...well, in life you'll always find someone 'better' than you from the secular point of view.
But God doesn't care how good your art is (there are artists who draw 'very well' but it's too bad coz they're unGodly, I'm sorry to see beautiful artwork wastes on H, Yaoi stuff..
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What He does care is how you use your art to glorify him. Keep your eye on God and you won't be discouraged. ^^ I'm at the point where I'm humbled, "Yes, I know that I'm not THAT good but it's good enough to bring glory to God, since God gave me these talents. I will not be ashamed by it."
Glad you admitted to a pride and a somewhat 'competitive' nature coz I deal with that too. Hey, if you're interested in some guidelines for being a Christian artist, check out,
http://www.geocities.com/tanmichi00/tips.html
uh..Shinja, hope you don't mind me, hopping in your thread for this...just wanted to encourage everyone.
Cheers!