Found this last year, and forgot about it until today. We all have these thoughts. Well, at least I do, and I am in constant change and motion as an artist and person that I sometimes fall into these traps. You? Call it the perfectionist in me fighting with the free spirit in me. They go to battle every once in a while (ok...a lot). Who wins? Who ever I allow.
OK, so can you tell I have had a hard battle this week? The hardest part is recognizing these mean evil ideas that creep in and having the confidence to push them away. Or in some cases, when they really don't want to leave and it seems like they are setting up camp in your brain, burning their villages down. These thoughts are ALWAYS a trap, and I have to admit that I fall in more than I would like to. This week's battle, I think Mr. Free spirit won. I hope.
Enjoy your weekend!
PS: found on Keri Smith's illustration/author blog. She posted this last year. You will find lots more deep/humorous thoughts on her blog. Enjoy!
4 comments:
Sarah, you have the ability to illustrate childhood in a very poignant way. You Etsy business has blossomed in just 6 months. You seem to be inspsired from a deep art-esian well (pun intended) You have lovingly tended you little family. Go sit on the beach. Pick up some shells. You will find even more inspiration. Your work will still be here when you get back. Best Wishes. Casey/Shiningwoman
I know how that feels as a performing artist and perhaps writer now too. I liked the burning village image...I'll have to see if that's what it's like in my brain too.
I just recently found your blog & it is one of my new favorites! Why? because I LOVE your artwork! I don't usually comment on blogs but, just wanted you to know. I jsut ordered a little postcard from your etsy shop the other day. I love the monthly pieces too! Thinking of getting the bookplates. Too Cute!
What an ironic twist of fate that I would check out your blog, just as I am writting about the same things. I think I need to link to this - thank you for the honesty!! It is hard, and I get in this rut too from time to time. Hope you get inspired at the beach.....
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