I Show Up
Pardon my self-reflection but I have a milestone birthday coming. It seems appropriate to celebrate the things that I do right. I will keep them to specifically art-related things.
I regularly show up for my art practice. Rarely does a day go by that I do not exercise my creative wings. Yes, there are times when I think why bother? What's the point? Well, the answer to that is that creativity must come out. If it doesn't I get cranky. That is never good.
I am a generous artist. I regularly share my knowledge and supplies. I am downright eager to help any artist on their creative path.
I am a positive artist. Nothing dark and brooding here. I want people to be inspired, hopeful, and filled with joy when they look at my art. Obviously, I can't control how people respond to my work and that is fine. My intentions are good.
I am a successful artist. My work has been in many shows and publications. I have earned some money from my art. I wish money and success weren't so closely related. Money isn't super important to me but it is validating and necessary.
I would have loved to have come up with a longer list but I am not willing to sit here all day thinking about it!
Comments
From time to time it is essentials to reflect on one's work and a milestone birthday is a perfect opportunity. You have made a list of your many good qualities.
However you have missed out some: you are persistent and won't give up easily, instead you can step back and ponder about what more to do with a work in progress. You are colour confidence and always add interest with tones and shades, you are multi talented and can make installations, paint out-door tables, create meditative mandalas, romantic journals, glas objects for the garden and so many other things.
I truly hope you will have many happy returns of the day, and many, many more days of joyful creativity.