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| "The Dance" 9x12 Pastel on Bristol |
That’s why we keep doing what we’re doing. We want to
repeat that feeling. We have something inside of us that will burst unless we
share it. The more spontaneous and responsive we can be to whatever it is that
drives us, the more authentic our voice becomes. Soon, our offerings are
recognizable. Each new creation has our signature.
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| "Sand Crane Dreams" 18x28 mixed media on canvas |
It takes years of craftsmanship to reach that level and a
stiff upper lip and spine to get beyond the barrage of negative feedback we may
encounter. If our style veers from the current norms, we are open to criticism.
Some people “won’t get us.” Others are quick to criticize saying we have gone too
far outside the box or outside the lines of accepted behavior. But we keep on
doing what we’re doing, even though at times we weep inside.
Andy Warhol did. Picasso did too. Many, many others have
tuned out the voices and listened to their own unique beat, going beyond the
limits, knowing they were open to criticism but doing what their inner voice
demanded anyway.
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| "With These Hands -- Hope" 16x20 mixed media on canvas |
It takes courage to pursue our dreams when all we get is
criticism. A few encouraging words can send us soaring, and keep us going
for weeks at a time. When the darkness descends, review every accolade you’ve ever
received, every accomplishment, every fine thing you’ve ever done in pursuit of
your goals. Treasure these thoughts like gold. Bury them in your heart and
cherish the memories.
Some day you will rise again. Something will click. New
determination will descend from the heavens. Your star will shine and pull you
from your pity party into new heights of achievement.
Fellow creators are
cheering you on. Our united voices will pull you from the ashes of self defeat
and give you the push you need to face exposure and criticism once again. Never
give up. “The best is yet to come!”
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