Alright... Here goes. I've been attempting pixel art for about a year now, but no matter what I do I never see improvements in what I do. I try my best, but nothing ever turns out how I hope. I'm losing inspiration and I'm giving up on things just a few minutes after I try them because I just can't seem to get them started off right. I've read all the tutorials over and over but nothing seems to help.. If anyone has some words of wisdom for me I'd really really appreciate it because I'm losing faith in myself. In case you want to know, here are images I've done in the past, from oldest to more recent ones.
 

I apologize for those of these that are resized, I resized most of them before I even knew about this site.

Practicing other forms of (graphic) art can really unlock situation, and give you skills that apply in several art forms/techniques.
For example, pencil and paper is probably the most efficient way to improve anatomy and outlines, because in very little time you can make a lot of tests.
On the computer, oekaki and "painting with photoshop" (speed-painting?) can be very fast ways to practice sketching, colors, composition.

I thought so, its common, keep at it. Don't get ahead of yourself. Small canvas, complete idea before anything so you can keep yourself in check and focus on fundamentals as you build up skill and confidence.

Draw all the time even when you sleep.

Edited by jalonso - 08 August 2013 at 11:49am