Ah, the eternal question. The eternal answer: I don’t know. Does anyone know what came first? Does anyone know what comes first in life and art? I mean, according to Ayin? Ha ha ha. Well, in art, it seems the obvious answer would be the work itself. A lot of artists say that. But it’s not. Not exactly.
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Since I purchased my first easel, I’ve had the words “What Matters?” written on them somewhere where I can see them right in front of my face. It’s to remind me of the obvious, but so much more…
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I started the morning wanting to write about self-confidence and art. You know, having certainty in one’s art practice–one’s place in the art world and all that.
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I’ve struggled for a long time, beating myself up for how I work. Some may say it’s very ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) But, I’ve always considered myself more having OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).
Continue readingWinners, Losers, and Triers
Speaking of what people think of me, I’ve been going through a few challenges in the last couple of weeks regarding this. Back to the subject of boundaries again.
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