Hey, it just takes practice. when i first started drawing anime especially, i was awful... i used to draw the sailor moon ladies and... just hideous. XD i'm an old lady now, and i still can't draw as well as the pros. but i like my style where it's at. so just keep working hard, and try not to compare yourself to others. :3 something that helps is understanding proportions! i think, if anything, that is the best thing that helped me. XD
i am sorry you're closing your group. :c i just had a few of my pictures sent there and that's how i found you!
as far as tumblr goes... eh, i don't think you're missing much. it's not the best place to get social with people, at least in my eyes. i wouldn't mind talking to you, though you shouldn't worry too much about being popular there! :3 as far as my own art and askblog... i'm doing it mostly for myself, or my few friends who want to see it, or the rare pruk fans who are interested. i'm not popular at all, but i'm still chugging along. >3<9 if you do decide to go back, just have fun telling your stories. ^^ maybe we could even have our characters meet. hehe.
waaaah this turned out long. but thank you for your comment! i hope i didn't bore you or make you feel uncomfortable.