It's amazing to me how much impact the simplest of words can have. As an artist, we expect our family and close friends to like the work we do, at least most of it. And with certain family members & friends, you can count on them to positively gush over things. I don't know about you, but then I usually discount what they've said, because they're who they are, they sort of HAVE to love my work! So their comments usually end up being discounted, because I expect them to love my work. Goofy, I know, but true!
So when someone I don't know gives me a compliment, somehow it means even more to me. And I really, really appreciate it. It gives me inspiration to keep going back to my studio, even though it often feels like it's just play. And I guess there's nothing wrong with that, either, is there? I once heard someone say "Serious art requires serious play"...
Thank you, Linda... your words meant a lot to me last night; and Jeff, too, for your advice and encouragement re: published work! I need to go and play now...
Go make something!!!
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