This thread is *long* and it is also *correct*

I have told people before that they like art too much to make it a job, and I stand by that. This & losing connection to your artwork (as a result of this) are realities you should be ready for if you're heading into an industry https://twitter.com/delaneykingrox/status/1381204087555846147

This thread is about games but it applies to TV animation, and I'm sure (to a lesser extent) feature as well. I've worked on pitches that will never see the light of day. I've gone uncredited when my work *hasn't* been thrown out because the stuff I did was year old

It happens. And it's fine. Your professional art in an industry and how it's used and recieved has no bearing on you, and your personal work, and your personal growth.