note: minor Whiplash spoilers<p>I feel like I have to draw&#x2F;paint 8 hours a day to even break it in the concept art industry, I am working my ass off getting better but its making me feel depressed and anxious. I feel like that drummer in Whiplash, constantly practicing and having no social life. I mean I love art but taking it to the next level definitely takes the toll on me. I&#x27;ve gone through a depressive stage before when taking concept art seriously, but recovered after taking like a one year break and now I&#x27;m back on the grind. I want to avoid going through that again. I think it&#x27;s feeling that you put in many hours into a painting and it doesn&#x27;t look as good as you&#x27;d like, and you feel defeated. I think that&#x27;s what I feel when I paint. I mean, even in the industry you&#x27;d probably have to draw&#x2F;paint 8 hrs a day anyway so I want to learn how to handle this. Any tips? Thanks!
How do you try to get really good at something without feeling depressed?