Looking Back
In my last post, I wrote about my epiphany to revisit an art piece I was stuck on with “beginner’s mind.” To revisit the piece from a place of curiosity, and let go of my attachment to the “perfect” image of what the piece should be.
Embracing Curiosity
I wish I had a magic answer for how I embraced curiosity and let of my fear with this piece, but I don’t. The basic story is I had the epiphany that I didn’t need to remain stuck. In that moment I remembered I could make different choices about the piece, even if they are outside of my original vision. Once I had that mental breakthrough, when I pulled the piece down and started working on it again, I played! I added components that bring me joy!
I chose to continue working on this piece with an octopus vibe.
The eye is one of the things that makes me the most nervous. I’m not aiming for realism, but I still want it to look my version of “good.” Keep in mind this piece is still a work-in-progress, but above are some pictures of some of the progress I made since the last post.
Onward!
So I’m still slowly, but surely working on this piece. I have a couple of other ideas that I might start on so I don’t lose them. But I don’t want to set this one in a corner. I’d like to finish this one. The goal is still the end of the month.
Below is the full work-in-progress as it stands now. It’s close-ish to being done, but also far away…
Closing Out
I’m glad that I’m moving on this piece again. While fear can be a helpful emotion in keeping us alive in survival situations, in our more modern lives it can send us “you’re going to get eaten by a tiger” vibes for the situation of not wanting an art piece to look dumb. It’s just not useful to let it keep us stuck! So I listened to it, probably for too long, recognized it, but then realized that it didn’t serve me. From there, I was able to move again.
Sending love to anyone reading who might be feeling stuck on a decision or in a phase of your life. This post is my way of sharing my process that led me to a place where I’m embracing curiosity and letting go in my artistic process.
Until Next Time
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share words,
and share kind actions,
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and love. 🙏
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