I have to admit, I've been struggling over the last half a year. In fact, I feel it's been quite longer than that. I have been unsatisfied with my drawings/work for quite some time. Last week marked a breaking point, to which I gathered up the courage to search for answers. Taking a long hard look at myself, I dug deep and discovered creative blocks that have been limiting my growth and development. I found an attachment to expectation, potentiality and worst of all, fear. Scary stuff!
The good news is; in becoming aware of this, I can focus on breaking through the blockage. Now is the best time to put forth my efforts to unravel these bonds. The freedom of creating without attachment and fear sounds delightful. I hope to one day bask in the warmth of this wonderful place of being.
6 comments:
Just remember that as an artist your always going to be unsatisfied with your work, it is when you become satisfied that you should worry because your not gonna push yourself anymore. Anyways great work and keep it up man.
haha sorry that was me myke, it accidentally put me as anonymous.
I think we all strive to find that point but alas, as "artist's" we will probably never reach that point. I'm afraid that if I did, I would become content and eventually stale. Your drawings as of late have been awesome though. You are obviously doing something right.
Everyone feels this way Myke!
Try not to compare yourself with others and just keep on making cool stuff on your own terms.
Hey Guys, Thanks for the comments.
I agree that there’s always tons of room for growth and that if your open to it, so much to learn. What I’m unsatisfied with is the process. I feel the way I’ve been creating is somehow reserved or restricted and I’m trying to find a way to open up the floodgates. I’m attempting to change my “fuel” from being my lack of abilities to the excitement that growth and exploration entail. I don’t believe that insecurity has to be a character trait of the artist. I feel like there is a place where you can be neither, satisfied or unsatisfied by your results and yet hungry for more, unattached to the outcome and enjoying each moment of the creative process.
Also I have a hunch that there are people who transcend fear/expectations/attachment and that’s one pool I’d love to dip my toes into.
Glad to hear you're keeping positive and striving to improve =)! Look forward to seeing more awesome artwork from you!
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