DATE: 04/14/2008 10:22:52 / MOOD: full of life

Do you ever just feel "what's the use"?  Lately I've had some rejections and minor obstaces, nothing earthshaking, but here I am in a black hole, thinking i'm a mediocre artist and will never be anything better...............blah blah blah.  I know this will pass but I sure wish I had a thicker skin, amd perhaps more of what it takes. (Whatever that is.) Do you ever just feel weak and stupid? Thanks for listening...it makes me feel better to know you too might have the same feeling.

 

UPDATE MAY 2008.  I learned a lot from the "hole": friends' (honest but kindly) feedback matters, some rigorous self-analysis matters, clearing the palette actually and metaphorically helps, and "this too shall pass" helps.  Happy to relate I'm plein air painting again, ignorant perhaps but more blissful! Thanks you guys.

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DATE: 03/27/2008 08:41:25 / MOOD: full of life

Has anyone joined a Daily Painters' blog...it seems like fabulous discipline and a great way to get feedback.  Does anyone sell paintings there?  What do you recommend as a daily painting site?  Thanks

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