As expected, some sketches I like better than others, but I am trying not to dwell on that as much. This series is about creating, not about creating masterpieces! I always find myself focusing too much on being a perfectionist and have thrown away countless pieces because of it!
April 30th, 2014
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May 3rd, 2014
Are you your own worst critic? We often hear that 'one man's trash is another man's treasure' ,but do we apply this concept to our art? I have often found that when I post a piece that I'm not particularly satisfied with, I receive a comment from someone who is moved by, or in love with the piece. For this reason, I ignore my own inner struggles with my pieces and just post them anyway. I create with the hope that I will give someone a bit of joy, hope or beauty and that's not always going to come from the pieces that I think they should.
To see more of my Sketch a Day series, check out my blog post 'Practice Makes Perfect'.
I love mermaids too. Your drawings are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to comment, Heather. It's always nice to meet another mermaid lover. :)
DeleteRebecca thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog! Such kind words! I thought I'd skip across to see what you do and I just love your fairies! Funnily enough I've been thinking of doing a little series of fairy paintings, but when ever I draw them out I am never happy with them! Yours are perfect and you are right about ignoring that voice of doubt! :0)
ReplyDeleteSandra, Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my blog! I would absolutely LOVE to see you do a series of fairy paintings! I feel certain that this would be a perfect example of needing to ignore that inner voice. You might not be happy with your fairies, but others will get great joy from them. :)
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