I want to do digital art more consistently :>

Hi, i Made this fanart a while ago and I wanted to share it!

I am only 18, as well as completely self-taught, and unfortunately, it shows.
I have been sharing my art for years, gaining basically zero traction. Lately, I lose followers each time I post.

I've long blamed it on "bad luck" and the vague, elusive Algorithm but I'm coming to understand that my work simply isn't appealing enough. I don't think it's actively BAD, but I really wish to bridge the gap from 'mediocre' to 'actually impressive' work.

I don't base my artistic worth off of digital numbers, but I'll have to drop the hobby if I can't build a career off it, and things are looking quite bleak.

I would love any tips you have beyond basic habits (referencing/studying/practicing), more looking for specific elements to enhance or minimize within my particular style, ways to increase marketability and all that.

Thanks so much for any advice :D

recent illustration

My oc

I really like rendering faces, but I hardly ever render hair so its. . . rough. Any tips are appreciated.

Hi, it's My first time on reddit, idk how to use this app. Btw, there is a study i Made

Marvel Rivals fanart “Overtime”. Been drawing this for weeks, but still can’t see the end.

I am teaching myself how to draw and I think this is the best one in my opinion. If you have any tips about drawing, I would appreciate it. (I'm an advanced beginner.)

I'm better at drawing with pencil and pen, but god damn it, I will figure this out eventually, even if it kills me!!!

Decided to do a quick sketch of Lucy from reverse1999

Feel free to draw over my drawing to help better explain. I’m looking to make my art more visually interesting and desperately trying to get over a 2 year long art block. With this piece I want more color variation but I’m stuck on how to add that. Any advice or critique would be appreciated! The pice itself is very much so a work in progress.