how does one become motivated?

It sounds like you're going through a challenging time right now. It can be really tough when you feel like you've lost touch with the things that used to bring you joy and fulfillment, like drawing, painting, and creating. It's completely understandable to feel a sense of longing for those days when your motivation and passion felt stronger. Comparing yourself to others who seem to effortlessly create can only add to that frustration. It seems like you're searching for that missing spark that used to drive you.

If you ever feel like talking more about what you're going through or if there's anything specific you want to share, I'm here to listen. Sometimes just expressing how you're feeling can be a helpful step toward finding your way back to those things that bring you happiness and fulfilment.