As a beginning artist I feel intimidated by the impressive work of others. I feel frightened to put myself out on the line. I feel scared that I may fail.I feel pressured to be incredible when I don't feel that I am yet. And so with the months passing since my graduation I have spent one 3 hour period half-heatedly creating art.
I didn't post anything from this last year of school... mainly because I began drawing and painting nude models which I thought may be offensive to some viewers. They aren't offensive to me, in fact the figure has become my favorite subject. Who'd a thought? :)
The point of this post is basically to have a written statement of what will be coming in an effort to motivate me and help me gain confidence. I just purchased a $4 book that came recommended from a co art student entitled Art & Fear.... I look forward to reading that. I also want to start a club of sorts. If you are an artist or would like to be I want to come up with a project once or twice a month, create it and then share what we have made- maybe even have a critique or something.
So get excited. I am going to start posting these new projects... the good, the bad the surprising. Good luck to me!
14 years ago