Thursday, February 11, 2016

Inspiration

I have been struggling. Am I an artist? What type of art can I do? What do I want to do? What is my niche?

We had an art group meeting Tuesday night and by the end of it, I feeling very inadequate. I am not trained in art in any way shape or form. I create canvases with paint, paper, etc but am feeling I need to up my game. My problem has been, how? I am taking a class so have been working on creating flirty birdies. Again, feeling I am just not getting it. I enjoy creating but also find it frustrating. When I wads younger, I loved abstract paintings and when I saw this I new exactly what I wanted to do.

This is the Monday Magazine Inspiration over at PCC

Papercrafting Challenge: Magazine Mondays - Week 132 Inspiration Piece (image)

When I was younger, I loved abstract paintings and when I saw this I new exactly what I wanted to do.

Supplies - Deco Art Americana paints

I did not over think it. I just went with my feelings. Maybe, just maybe, I have found what I was searching for. 

DO you struggle? How have you gotten past it? I'd love to hear from you. Thank you for visiting!





7 comments:

  1. Jean, your work is always wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and this tops the charts!!! Bloggie Love

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  2. oooo I really love it. The colors are perfect. BL

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  3. This is a beautiful piece of art!! Never give up, just find new strength in what you do, it may not be what you did in previous years, EMBRACE TODAY... and go forward!!

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  4. Jean,

    First, we LOVE that you participate in our Magazine Mondays challenges and your work is always wonderful!

    I do know what you mean about feeling "inadequate" and I would be willing to bet even the best, trained artists feel that way from time to time (or at least did as they were honing their craft).

    I believe the best art comes from us when we just let it happen and don't try too hard.

    I would love to belong to a local art group and to have the opportunity to chat about such things - perhaps 2016 is the year we start such a group (and online discussion group) at PCC?!

    I'd love to hear your thoughts on this...

    Have a great week, my artist friend!
    Steph

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  5. I love it! Just this week I was thinking of all the great artists who never had any training. It all came from within. Keep listening to your heart and let if flow. I so admire your talent and diversity!

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