How does if feel when you say:
I am an Artist. I make………………
I have a defensive denial reaction, that I quickly bury. And I am a bit uncomfortable with the statement. Hmmm?
- Why is it hard for me to declare?
- What am I afraid of?
- Why do I not feel like an artist?
Probably as with any belief, I need to say it, and live it until it is in my bones.
How can I do that?
- Be aware of my resistance
- Tell myself and others that I am an artist
- And step by step I will start to believe it.
As artists we:
- see things differently
- notice the usually unseen and
- create new combinations of materials and ideas
We are all unique and that is our gift to the world. Enjoy a video from the Artist Project from the MET.
One thing that does help me to feel like an artist is to be with other artists, to take classes and go on art vacations.
That is why I am offering the Mixed Media Printmaker’s Online Retreat. I hope to bring the art “vacation” to you.
I modeled the class around elements of art vacations that I have taken. I combined reflection, action and learning into an intense week long event.
Class starts July 7th. Check out the details on the workshop page. You will have access to the lessons for at least 6 months, so even if this is not a good time for you it may still work out.
If you have a pile of prints and papers that you would like to transform, then this may be the class for you.
