Over the past couple of months I've been working on a rather large art project. I've been painting a two man handsaw! I took on this project because it's not every day that I get to paint other things besides a plain old canvas. So I couldn't pass up this opportunity. However, I began to feel like I had bit off more than I could chew. I enjoy painting but it seems every experience I have doing it for other people leaves me feeling like I never want to paint again. It comes in many forms, but basically it comes down to the fact that the person asking me to paint is not respectful of me and my art. Part of it may be because I am afraid to take pride in my ability to create art. But then I usually don't take enough pride in it because I feel that art in itself is not taken seriously. It's a vicious circle. I think the same thing can be applied to having confidence. You must first have confidence in yourself before you can expect others to have confidence in you. Anyways, I also learned that if you love doing something you can't just do it expecting others to love it too and get upset if they don't. You just have to do it anyway for yourself. Even if you don't get anything from doing it except your own satisfaction for having done it. I'm sure all my babble doesn't make much sense. But one thing is for sure. I did it and I made the best of it. If you're interested in seeing a bit behind the scenes, be sure to check out my vlog here: And here is a sneak peek of my favorite part of the entire painting. The hay bales! I love me some hay bales. =) Until next time, keep doing what you love no matter what!
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