It's only the middle of the week and already it's been more on the 'sucky' side of the scale of 'good to sucky'. I think many people think that my life rolls on in the 'good' side with nothing on the other end of the scale. Well I'm here to tell you that is definitely not the case. If you ever wondered?, at least three galleries a month say, 'no thank you'. I do a boat load of extremely bad work. My physical limitations challenge me daily and some days I feel like my body is held together with band aides. This week alone a deal I've been working on for a month was finally finalized and then yesterday it fell through. I've come to learn that a 'done deal' really isn't, but this one was especially disappointing. Two galleries have said 'no thank you' and I was barely able to walk on two of the three days so far. Plus the usual boat load of awful work. So there you go. Sucky! Just in case it always looks like rose colored glasses.
On the plus side? I learned a ton of stuff on the deal gone bad, I finished three good paintings, which seems like a miracle, my body is working pretty darn good today and little ships keep docking with new and wonderful possibilities. Usually it is all pretty evenly balanced, but a heavy load of the negatives so far this week. Anyway, on I go.
The painting below is one of the little poem pieces. The other three struggle to find their voices and I continue to give them room to find their way.
oil and wax on panel, 12x12
Oh, and now blogger decides where it places photos and titles? Well so be it! Not where I would have chosen, but I'll take whatever I can get at this point. I'm sure I'm on the way to get an attitude adjustment this afternoon. See you all later this week!!
14 comments:
It is always good to hear of the struggles other artists have. I get tired of all the happy happy stuff. We all struggle daily and to share it with one another certainly can't hurt.
Your work is lovely. I too know about all the sucky works. I have closets filled with them!
I love the fact that you move through the struggles and keep going, and working and painting. And as with all of us, I bet those good days, good paintings, and truly-done deals feel all the sweeter as a result.
well I am not glad to hear you had a sucky week but it does make me feel less inadequate!! you always seem to have such discipline to work and see the bright side of most everything!
this of course always stands you in good steed as we can see you can even reframe the bad week!
and as you always remind us perseverance pays off in the end!
as always you are an inspiration. wishing you a rest of the week that moves the meter over to the good
side and away from the suckometer!
and this little gem is a beauty!
hugs to you xoxo
Oh, I know sucky days! ZDS said it all so perfectly! I believe when you are working in this highly creative atmosphere, good and bad pop up and it takes a strong heart to move through it as well as these 'other' disappointments! This little beauty makes you sing in the middle of a mess!!
yes, yes, and yes. I can relate.
I hear your cup, nonetheless, is half full.
And you paint on. You are an inspiration in perseverance, risk taking and creative work.
Sorry to hear your week isn't going how you'd like it. I know how hard it is when the no letters keep coming in. Without the risk of putting work out there, how will we ever find a yes instead? Wishing I could take you out for a beer. Ax
sorry about the minuses .. we all have them .. sometimes they out number the positives .. never theless you gotta keep on keepin' on ... evolve!!! xo
Thanks for sharing the sucky side of the art process! Making bad art leads to (hopefully) a good piece, but dealing with the market place leaves me catatonic! I wish there was a better way for all of us.
Here's to some heART energy and outcomes!
I love your new poem series, I think of them as prayers too.
hello Roberta, yes, we all struggle daily and sometimes it's good to level the playing field a bit - showing the good and bad kicks it up to what's real - you made my laugh so hard with the picture you painted of bad art stuffed in closets everywhere!!! so happy you stopped by :))
Hi Seth, yes, many many good days, but just as many bad ones and it is always good to remind each other that it's both sides that create our art, no - and truly when a good painting emerges, it's is a wonderful gift!! xoxo
good morning Carole, thank you - some days truly do suck and they are part of the whole and so talking about them evens out the playing field a bit, no? the trick is to keep the focus on positive events and so finding a drop of good in the bad seems to keep the motion forward! you know how I love forward!! tulips on my kitchen window sill this morning will make me smile all day!! xoxo
I have no doubt you know about sucky days Mary Ann!! good grief, you are an amazing art explorer and step into unknown territory daily - so inspiring!! xox
too funny Leslie!! I think we all ride very similar trains, no? I know that some people think it's all rose colored glasses here and sometimes it's just good to make it real!! It's a very bumpy road but on we go!! Happy Valentine's Day! xo
absolutely the truth Annie!! risk is the only way forward!! and I know you truly know!! I got an attitude adjustment yesterday afternoon (at least one a week) and am riding the risk train today - and I do love to risk xoxo
hello Daryl, yes! everyone has them and you are so right! EVOLVE! so good!! Happy Vday xoox
thank you Marie, and yes, bad art does lead to good work for sure!!! I'm a believer, but just sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming - but we carry on and expect good things around every corner!! :))))
Not much comfort, I know, but the sucky bits make the good bits even more thrilling. I enjoy reading about a day in the life of the artist, good or bad, so keep on plodding, keep on blogging..... keeping it real. Hopefully next week will be a good one!
true, true, and true Robyn!! and yes, just keep on! is the way for sure, thanks so much xoxox
well, this is close to home. life, and especially the life of an artist. it is sadly encouraging to know we are not alone. you keep trucking and keep rocking at making a beautiful life and sweet sweet work. thank you!
good morning Anca, thank you - I've had the attitude adjustment, but boy sometimes it can get pretty dismal - your work continues to inspire me and I'm so happy for the new life your are creating xo
Jeane, I feel for you. xo Carole
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