It's better than worrying about what other people think.. which are really just my own gremlins that seem to creep into my head when I least expect it. I wrote a comment on one of my new blog follower's and someone I'm following now. She was having trouble with gremlins of self doubt. She was struggling with needing validation. I told her to give it to herself. I need to go do what I told her to do.. to give myself some affirmations. I always want some artists that I admire to like my work but they never say anything about it. So I make up reasons why they don't. I really think that they secretly get together and say .. remember we can't ever say anything about her work else she think she is good at what she does. As if I did feel good maybe the work would sour or turn to mud. So where does that come from? Who knows .. maybe being told by a boy that I was good at art but that I knew it really messed with my head. I always wonder if he was angry because he thought I THOUGHT I was good at art? This has always been a statement that pops into my head like a car wreck. I don't want to care about his words or what anyone else thinks of my work. I do like hearing compliments but I don't have to have them to keep going. And I'm not planning to quit painting any time soon. I have to paint I have to make art. I really just love the experiments of combining different colors and textures together. I feel good about the way that these experiments have really been interesting. I'm going to go jump around my house and sing and be silly .. and take my little Molly outside for walk.
If you would like to purchase this painting .. email me at iwilldream4ever@aol.com. This is about 16 x 17. Acrylic on wood panel. Have a fabulous day!!!
Ohhhh Tammy these colours are so wonderful : love the bright
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(that spiral of some days ago I LOVE too ;-) !)
Happy painting my friend
Thank you so much Els....painting does make me happy for sure!!!
DeleteThis one I like...just because.
ReplyDeleteMy son said he saw a letter in the alphabet. :)
DeleteWonderful painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping over and for the compliment!!! I'll take it!!!
DeleteHello lady! You know, you shouldn't 'think' you're good at art - you should KNOW it! You have a genuine honest gift and talent for working with colour and shape and your creations in the abstract are breathtaking. I am truly in love with this one- these colours really speak to me. I have a deepset respect for and love of Australian aboriginal art and I see elements within this piece and so many others and that takes it to a whole new level for me. I've not had a chance to read through all of your posts so I'm still discovering your roots and inspirations, which is a pleasure.
ReplyDeleteIf I had this on my wall I'd get NOTHING done because it would hypotise me - truly! It's beautiful. Keep painting - you make the world brighter and more beautiful with each new creation. Hugs from Shroo:)xxx
Thank you Racheal for your kind and thoughtful words .. I will have to go and look at Australian aboriginal art, I have thought about that ever since I read your words here, while I'm painting. I do love looking at work sometimes for long times also .. i do it while painting so I know what the next move will be. So grateful to be able to paint every day. : )
Delete...and I just read your inspiring words again and they made me smile. It is so wonderful to read such wise words and to know that they come from the heart. And reading your words now makes me realize even more how we all have these challenges of self-doubt and it can be hard to live with but we must create for our sake and not for anyone else's. It’s our business, as you say. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd so you keep creating. Yes, I love that and I am so glad that you do because your work is so resonating. It is primal and full of ancestral vibrations of life and living. Of connecting. Your colours stand out in a dance, a celebration of life. I love that. There is strength in there. And to me, you paint from inside and it shows. I need to dance around the house and then grab that paint brush too! But first, I must sleep because it is 11pm here! Hugs!
I am so glad to have this visual record of your comments here so I can come back and read them when have a momentary lapse of confidence. I love you sense primal vibrations. Yes .. I think you should dance and paint. Go jump and say that you are a fabulous artist and see where that takes you.. paint and paint and paint .. the more you draw/paint/make art the more you will gain. I hope you got rest and are having an art filled day!!!!
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