Bella Swan before and after sparkle bite

Rough sketch of the best of them all - Gold Ship

Youve heard of art school girlfriend. I now present the Art Job Wife

It's sad how art progress is not linear. I was able to draw well (in my opinion) only one year ago. And now its just some gibberish in art.
Maybe someone went through something similar? How did you manage it?

Study from summer 2023

Portrait study from 2024

the only good thing about genAI is that it got me to really love seeing bad art, because I know a person put in time and effort, made themselves vulnerable by showing it to others, and is trying to improve. I value that more than anything now

I've been so ashamed of my art, it's time to change it
There's nothing bad in unfinished sketches or works, it's just how it is. Just draw and everything will be fine. Just draw

Still in process