Very common this feeling with lot of communities and how things work here, but you get used to it. Remember my first days.
As an old soul artist, check Alien Art Hive community.
Also recommend this guide for beginners. Great for better understand about Hive:
@ryzeonline/hive-a-complete-beginners-guide-with-fun-doodles-pt-1
Welcome to hive and feel free to ask for help.
oh, thanks for the reassurance :) and also for the links. I will check them out.