I tend to stay so focused on what needs doing, and in what ways I am not meeting my own expectations, that I forget to look back at all I’ve accomplished.
Today my YouTube shuffle played a video of an interview I did several years ago for the Abundant Artist website. They mention that I (along with another artist) was picked out of several hundred who applied to be in the video. I had completely forgotten, and I’m pretty sure I didn’t celebrate it at the time (or, not much). I was happy to hear it today, and to congratulate myself on continuing to pursue the things that make me happy.
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A 30-minute painting to get ready for Wallnut War: A Live Art Showdown this Thursday at Craft Beer Market.
Growing up, strangers often told me to smile. I’ve been seeing a lot of articles lately about this topic, and they touch a tender spot in me. The short of it, for me, is: Fuck off. I am not here to please you. How about asking me how I actually feel? Try telling a man to smile, and see how wrong it is.
This painting used to be a portrait, and I didn’t like it, so I gave it a makeover!
I need to make some changes in my life, and find myself challenged by my limiting beliefs. I have an expectation that I should be happier, which leads me back to the belief that I am not doing enough. Eventually I would like to be able to just accept what is here for me now (and if I am unable to do so, to stop thinking I’m not enough because of those limitations- what a fucking mind circus!)
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Seeking joy! Here are some of the ways: Colour! Sun! Improv! Hugs! And especially Trying new things!
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Back and forth between “trying to make a good painting” and enjoying myself. I give up on the trying.