THE BETTER CHOICE
Well… I managed to “birth” another figurative piece. It did not come without a struggle. I used more collage on this one because it felt more fun to cut and paste than it did to do too much drawing and painting. I love all of the collage. Can you tell the difference between the painted and the collaged areas? “Blue Dress No 7”, 16”x 12”, pencil, acrylic and collage on wood. © 2020 David Limrite
“Through my art I have tried to explain my life and its meaning. I have also intended to help others to clarify their lives. I have always worked best with the paintings that relate to me.”
Edvard Munch, Artist
The Better Choice
I have made some decisions.
I have decided that worry is not doing me any good.
I have decided that fear is only making me weaker.
I have decided that anxiety is not conducive to making art.
I have decided that feeling vulnerable is not how I want to feel day after day.
I have also decided that some better choices for me are:
Become more comfortable with instability.
Better yet, become comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Turn fear into excitement.
Channel my feelings of vulnerability into my art.
Focus on process not outcome.
Take action (paint and draw) to quiet the fear.
Empower myself (don’t wait for others to empower me).
Be a leader.
And, most importantly, remind myself that my creativity matters everyday.
Be well and stay healthy,
David