Thanks guys, It is a tough answer to give, but sometimes the right one I think. I read a book about writing a while back and the author said something that stuck with me (along the lines of my previous post). I'm going to paraphrase it here as I remember it, so it's not totally word for word what she said.
She said "Many people attend my workshops which is great, and many people go to critique groups which is also great. But many people I meet often only talk about writing, but they aren't actually writing anything. They meet up and talk technique, or discuss this book or that, but a writer is someone who actually writes things. Writing is hard enough for people who LOVE it. The people who only discuss it all the time and go to this workshop and that workshop, may want to really think about their relationship to writing. There is nothing wrong with being a READER. They should enjoy the process of reading. Relish it. Soak it in and be happy with it."
I think the same thing applies to art. I've talked about this with many students so you aren't alone by any means.
