Feeling Insecure

It was very nice to be able to post my art on this blog for the first time,  and I also posted some of it on Facebook.  Basically I put it on Facebook for my friends to see,  I don't even think some of them know I am into art.  But I still feel insecure about myself and my abilities.  I think I draw very well, and am pretty good at chalk pastels, and getting there on watercolor.  I tend to worry somewhat on what others think of my work.  Just because I like what I do doesn't mean others will and I know that not everyone will like my work.  I have to somehow build my confidence up as an artist and not overly worry about what other people think.  But that can be easier said than done.  I guess it is a work in progress, just like my art journey ;)  I think for me the most important thing is I really really LOVE what I am doing and creating.  And perhaps my love of art and what I am doing is already coming through in what I create.  That is  a very nice thought and one I will hold onto and remind myself of, especially when I start to feel down or doubt myself.   I hope today to do some more drawing,  I need to watch some more shading videos and practice...I want to add more dimension to my drawings....