Getting over it

So, it's been a while again since I've blogged (though I really don't know how many people even read this). I guess it's because I haven't done much art at all this summer, just lack of inspiration I guess. I have been doodling at least, just to keep a pen moving and trying to generate ideas. The thing with ideas is though that I have so many but I have yet to make a lot of come to fruition. I am the type though that doesn't like to really plan, I just like to get at it. I need to apply this approach in getting my art there into the community. Get over my fear and just put it out there. I really don't have anything to lose... I just worry that my art might not be polished enough, or whatever. I have a lot of works in progress and a lot of pieces that I don't know what to do with, like works on sketchbook paper and old book pages. I need to figure out how to frame or present them in a way that is marketable. Sometimes I feel like I just want to give all my art away (not that I don't think I could sell it) but it would just be easier. I just hope I can get over myself and get out there, and I really hope I can get my drive back and feel the burning to create again. I believe in my talents and feel like my art is my gift to the world, because I feel like it comes from such a personal place. It is my favourite part of me, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I feel so lucky to be an artist. When people tell me they can't draw, but they would love to be able to, I think sure you can. Just because you can't draw something realistic or conventionally pretty it doesn't mean you should deny your passion. I believe that passion is the biggest part of it. It doesn't matter how talented you are in the conventional sense, you can be the best realist in the world, but if you don't have the passion, the deep need to create, than what is the point? If I couldn't make art I don't know what I would do. I must try and honour my talents and find the inspiration I need.

still painting

Wow, I can't believe that it has been since Nov since I last blogged. I have really neglected this. I however, have not been neglecting my art. I have been painting more and trying my best to doodle as much as possible. I still have many ideas that I have yet to execute but feel like I have been growing within my talents and feel like I am finding my way.

I made a lovely painting for my niece Eva's first birthday (it was May 3rd) and I completed the piece in 3-4 days. I was so proud of myself, especially because I really loved the finished product. It didn't feel rushed, or contrived, and I got a lot of positive feedback. It felt so good to give my niece some of my art because I feel like it is the most personal part of myself and it is always created with love, excitement and passion. I also gave her another smaller painting I made a few months ago, and also completed in a short time (maybe 2 weeks). I need to get a better picture of it to upload and share!

                                           ^This is the smaller painting I gave her ^

So, I feel like I just have to keep on keepin' on with my art, and keep trying new things and generating new ideas.