I want to be an artist. Yes! Me and 5 million other people! 2 million of which probably have more time, experience and talent than me! Thats why I don't paint. Why bother?
But the question haunts me: What if I was good? And what if I could really do this and make a name for myself and paint the kind of stuff I'd love to see at a gallery? What IF?
Ugh.
Well, I decided to do a painting for a friends birthday, and as you probably guessed- its the one pictured here. I was happy with it....for once! I have done probably a dozen paintings, but this one, I liked enough to actually give to someone.
So, now I'm taking a chance- I'm opening it up to other people and offering customs paintings of babywearing moms. I'm really excited, but scared, too. I keep thinking, "What if I can't do it?"
But, if I DON'T do it, I certainly "can't". All I can do is dive in and try.
2 comments:
I have to say that this painting so beautiful and totally captivating! If I had $$ right now, I'd commission you for sure! Good luck on your endeavor. Remember, we create to stay sane, not for recognition...
Thank you! I'malmost done with my first "commissioned" painting and it's been so fun! Ok, well, its been scary and frustrating too- trying to do justice to someones beautiful little baby. But I feel good- like this is what I was meant to do!
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