So,a week ago,i have shared my drawings on this and few other boards for the first time thinking that i was somewhat decent.It turns out that i was critically panned by,well...everyone.

The main complaints were about the symbol drawing,shading and realism.In response to the criticism,i tried drawing this image objectively as i can,avoiding ANY symbol drawing at all cost,i even used a ruler because of how noob i am.I'm not satisfied with this work,and i feel that my older works,as shitty as they were,are still better.Am i missing something,or are portraits just not for me?

Keep in mind that i'm just a beginner/casual

>tl:dr my drawings shit,im butthurt,what do?