I want to start by sharing some words of wisdom (not mine, but I am borrowing them and paraphrasing). As you know, whenever I teach a class I’m constantly reminding you that you can do your own thing<\/strong> with my paintings. I want you to be you<\/strong>. My original “paint and sip” creations are for you to use until you find your own painting voice. I tell you all the time that what I say is a suggestion – I don’t want your painting to look like mine. I want you to make it yours! There is no right way to create art. Art is subjective. We’ve all heard that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Many people that attend class show up to create a painting for someone else (grandchildren, for example). They are painting to connect with someone. The beauty of creating art is that you never know who will connect with your art. Not everyone will like it. You may not even like it. It doesn’t matter. It is the ACT of creating that matters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s so funny that whenever I have my back turned to a class, people think I can’t hear what they are saying. Lol! One of the things that I hear quite often is that you’re afraid. My response is always “Don’t be afraid! It’s only paint!” Fear of failure is one of the most common fears known to humanity. But there is NO failure when it comes to art. It is not always about the outcome. But it is always about the process of creating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’d like to share something that happened a few weeks ago. One day after class someone said “You’ve motivated me. I have to show you something.” She picked up her tote bag and pulled out two small paintings. She said that she was inspired to paint at home. So she got some supplies together and painted at home for the very first time! Now she LOVES it and wants to paint more! That made me so happy!!! It is never too early or too late to begin exploring your artsy side. I’m always disappointed whenever I hear people say they have no artistic ability or that they cannot draw a straight line. That’s what rulers are for, people! And lines don’t have to be straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I guess what I’m trying to get across is stop trying to be perfect<\/strong>. It is a waste of energy trying to achieve it. It’s ok to color outside the lines. It’s ok to mess up. It’s ok to cause “happy accidents” (thank you, Bob Ross!). Sometimes in the middle of chaos and messiness beauty can be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spread Some Sparkle! Welcome to April’s newsletter-bloggy-post-email! Thanks for hanging in there with me while I try to develop the habit of writing fun and informative, artsy news for you! I want to start by sharing some words of wisdom (not mine, but I am borrowing them and paraphrasing). 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