Lately my art output has been a discouragement to me. I just don't like what's happening on paper. There is a real temptation in times like this to just bellyache and do nothing. So, I had to sit myself down and have a talking to, I decided to let you listen in ;-).
Here's why I'm not going to whine and stop doing my artwork:
- learning what doesn't work is just as important as learning what does
- you don't know what you don't know until you reach beyond your knowledge and experience
- every artist struggles
- every artist has painted something horrible they don't want anyone to know about
- check out a few art books from the library
- learn at least one thing from each of them
- glance through some books I own that I value and remind myself of some gems in them
- think through where I want to go with my art in the coming year
- look back to the beginning of the year and see how far I've come
- remember that consistency takes time to achieve
Susan's photos are amazing, do take a look. I'm off to read... :-)
3 comments:
Good pep talk Rose! I don't know what it is about artists, but we seem to be so hard on ourselves. I know that I am!
Your growth and determination to learn is an inspiration to me!
:)
Hi Rose!
Yes, every artist goes through a time where they think their art isn't going so well. I am so glad you have the inspiration to look back at how far you have come and where you want to go in the next year. I'm proud of you!
Thanks gals! I appreciate the support.
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