This is all sooo relatable! I keep waiting for the moment I’ll break through this and come out at the other end of it but I’m slowly starting to realise this is perhaps part of my creative process, both the highs and lows.
I’m so glad it’s relatable! Thank you. I always thought it was me being lazy or not being able to work as hard as others, but I also see it now as part of the eb and flow of my practise.
It’s so important to talk about these creative struggles I think - the more we do, the more it reminds us all (us creatives) that it’s not an easy vocation, and I personally need to be reminded that I’m not alone in my struggles. I go through the full rollercoaster of emotions every time I make art. One of the most helpful things I’ve found is a realisation that if I’m 60% happy with what I’ve done, everyone else seems to think it’s great. I’m seeing and feeling things that other people can’t. I try and remind myself of that and I honestly think it’s the only way I can let any work leave my studio!
So glad to hear you’re finding your way back, and sending you love and strength! X
Loved how you described the “veil of the matrix” - recently had a similar realisation, about a trance.
Flashes by BlueSky is an alternative, though am unsure of it.
Will check out Flashes, thanks for the tip!
This is all sooo relatable! I keep waiting for the moment I’ll break through this and come out at the other end of it but I’m slowly starting to realise this is perhaps part of my creative process, both the highs and lows.
I’m so glad it’s relatable! Thank you. I always thought it was me being lazy or not being able to work as hard as others, but I also see it now as part of the eb and flow of my practise.
Good to see you’re back! Sometimes the rubbish drawings need to come out before the good ones. I love your spring flower collages!
Thank you Linda!
Wow I needed to hear this today, thankyou Mariska!🙏🏻💞
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Ahh the shame is so real! I think we all feel it. So great that you're back creating again. Sending love for all the hard bits x
Thanks Anna!
So sorry to hear about your tough year Maris ❤️
It’s so important to talk about these creative struggles I think - the more we do, the more it reminds us all (us creatives) that it’s not an easy vocation, and I personally need to be reminded that I’m not alone in my struggles. I go through the full rollercoaster of emotions every time I make art. One of the most helpful things I’ve found is a realisation that if I’m 60% happy with what I’ve done, everyone else seems to think it’s great. I’m seeing and feeling things that other people can’t. I try and remind myself of that and I honestly think it’s the only way I can let any work leave my studio!
So glad to hear you’re finding your way back, and sending you love and strength! X