{I don't care about impressing you. Let me be.} Today an artist told me I have natural talent. "Your work is tenative", he said. "You're going to be an artist someday, you know that, right?" I nodded. "You're going to be an artist for the rest of your life." Whenever he said this to me again, I couldn't help but feel sick to my stomach. But in a good way. Because when he says it, I know he's not lying. He doesn't give out compliments for nothing. "You're not here to make pretty pictures all the time", he said, "You're here to learn from your mistakes. Be crazy, because it's the crazy people that make a difference."
Good for you! I'm glad you're having a good time painting and doing something you love. I hope this works out for you, you deserve it. (: X's and O's, Hannah. ♥
ReplyDeleteThats great! Im so happy your happy! And i love your new picture at the top of your blog.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Shannon
xoxo, Hannah.- thanks! you deserve to play volleyball, too :)
ReplyDeleteShannon- thanks, i found it on weheartit.com
Hello, my amazing artist writer friend! Your gifts are truly inspirational and wonderful! Your writing...ah, I love it all! Sorry I haven't been around to visit for a while but I've been putting my etsy shop back into working order...but I just had to drop over and tell you to keep on writing...'cause your work is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI love his "be crazy" advice! Hmmm... I might just do that today! ;-)
ReplyDeleteAll the best people in this world are crazy...
ReplyDeletei love that feeling.
ReplyDeletemaybe you could show us some of your artwork?
I agree with the Francesca. I'd like to see some of your artwork. That is of course, if you're comfortable sharing it.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I love the way your word your blog posts like it's telling a story, it makes me feel like I'm standing there with you, hearing and seeing everything that you're seeing.
Love the new header. :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more with that last line...
xx,
~Abby~
Aww :) That's amazing!
ReplyDelete*Tiff*
That's really huge to hear from an artist. I would tremble a little, turn red, and then burst into fits of nervous laughter if that happened to me.
ReplyDeleteI wish I got that kind of feedback out my art and writing. My parents support it, but only half-heartedly. They say, "It's great that you want to be an artist and writer! But will you have time after seeing patients the entire day?"
I like the bit.."crazy people make the difference". thanks for visiting my blog today and glad you liked my article in somerset apprentice..hope you have a go as its great to be messy with paint and texture..
ReplyDeleteYou will make it there! As long as you keep believing in yourself other believe in you too. You have to estimate yourself high. You can do it :D!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back, I was really happy to see a comment of you - especially such a long one :)
ReplyDeleteAnd about this post: WOW! It's just so amazing that a persone like that sees a real artist in you, what a compliment! You must be really talented... but we already knew that, right? ;)
Bye,
Ruth
That's great Jade!
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I love compliments as much as I love photography.
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I'm soooo happy for you, I guess it was just gods way of saying you have what it takes and you ARE totally amazing:)
i'm crazy. i hope i make a difference.
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