Remember how it felt to do art as a child?
You weren't worried about making it look right - you KNEW it was a masterpiece!
You weren't concerned about what critics would say about your style or technique, or if it would sell to a prospective buyer... you were just having fun!
So often I talk to people who say "I have always wanted to take up art, but..." Then they go on to say they tried once and it "turned out awful" or they know someone who is "a real artist" – unlike them.
For years I allowed those limitations to inhibit me from doing what I love. I believe we are created with an inner desire to create art, but somewhere along the way we learned that we shouldn't even try because we aren't good enough. We compare ourselves to others and make a decision that art is not our gift.
Well art IS a gift! If it's something that you love, and there is still a yearning to create - it's time to ignore the voice in your head, or the voice in the room, that tells you you can't. I am learning that you can break through the barrier and enjoy art again...
So often I talk to people who say "I have always wanted to take up art, but..." Then they go on to say they tried once and it "turned out awful" or they know someone who is "a real artist" – unlike them.
For years I allowed those limitations to inhibit me from doing what I love. I believe we are created with an inner desire to create art, but somewhere along the way we learned that we shouldn't even try because we aren't good enough. We compare ourselves to others and make a decision that art is not our gift.
Well art IS a gift! If it's something that you love, and there is still a yearning to create - it's time to ignore the voice in your head, or the voice in the room, that tells you you can't. I am learning that you can break through the barrier and enjoy art again...
This blog is created to journal the process of awakening the artist in me and will hopefully inspire others to get started on their own journey as well. From the first stroke to the last – enjoy the journey and recapture the joy of making art!
Jessie
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