So I've finally launched my own web page and now facebook page promoting my art. I never thought I'd be looking at doing my art as a business again, but here I am. When I tried to sell my work (mostly calligraphy) at the craft shows in the early 90's, it was clearly the wrong venue for my work. Plus, there was no internet back then and computers were few and far between, so it was more difficult to promote one's work. Fast forward to now. After spending 15 years in the vet field and completing burning out, I wasn't sure if I could even draw again. Thankfully, I had the opportunity to make a complete break, take some time to heal and re-acquaint myself with my creative side. So what was I going to draw? My cats, of course, especially since we had a large, blank wall above out couch that needed some artwork hanging there. I'd always wanted to draw a portrait of Bagheera, and found a photo I liked. I had to scrap my first attempt , as it was looking a bit overworked (I used pastel on top of the colored pencil-although I may revisit that again sometime). The next attempt, I just drew and decided not to worry-after all, no one was critiquing me except myself (although I am my own worst critic!). I was finally able to get into that zone, the one where your left brain takes over and you just create, oblivious to time and surroundings. That's what I'd been missing for at least the past 8 years! When I'd finished the piece, I was amazed that I could pull off a likeness! So I did one of Uno, and then Finnegan. I was even more surprised to get the comments I did when I shared on facebook-I could still draw! And so the next chapter in my life begins to unfold, as I journey back into my creative self, the one place where I feel truly happy and true to myself. Now the question I must ask myself is which am I more afraid of, failure or success? Perhaps it is best to not think about either and just do. Time and baby steps....
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