I know the title sounds like I'm just baiting for affirmation, but I promise that this is a legitimate question.

On my last birthday, I (23F) got a present from Friend 1 (23M), who I sincerely thanked. No one else got me anything, but I didn't really think much of it. I'd always told people in the past they didn't need to spend anything on me.

But a month later, I was in a call and Friend 2 (30F) happened to be there. She was talking about how she'd been making a few drawings for Friend 1 for his birthday. He's been going through a lot for a while so this made sense, and I told her that he was sure to appreciate it. Secretly, though, I was somewhat hurt. I can understand not spending money, we all have our own expenses, but I get my friends gifts at least twice a year (birthdays and Christmas), plus sporadically during other times, Friend 2 included. She's an artist and draws all the time (not for work), and if she had drawn something for me it would have meant a lot to me.

WIBTAH if I asked Friend 2 if she could make me something for my next birthday? I'm a little worried if I do, she'd only be doing it out of guilt or a sense of obligation, and if that's the case I certainly don't want to ask. If I should ask, what's the best way to go about it? Thanks so much for your time.