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I Am An Artist

Am I Worthy?

By: living4now
Written on January 31st, 2013
Am I allowed to call myself an artist? I don't know. I am not a painter, I suppose I could be if I tried but I love pencils and charcoal.

I sketch, I sketch from my heart. I never know what will appear on the paper until I begin. Sometimes I sit for an hour, charcoal in hand poised ready to begin. When it flows it just happens. I never make mistakes, I do not erase any part.

I sketch for me, my feelings are all there for me to see. I feel I am pouring out my feelings and eradicating the pain, capturing the joy. My life is within plastic sleeves for me.

I had a break from sketching. I took 2 years off. I was in punishment mode. I was hurting and felt unworthy. I refused to allow myself to touch my pencils.

Recently I have forgiven myself, become one with the pencil again.

I cannot sketch on cue or to order. So am I an artist......... Yes I believe I am, I am my artist.

Off to buy pencils and some delicious beautiful thick soft paper.
By: living4now
Age: 41-45 , Female
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    affinityterra
    affinityterra

    I noticed that down below you commented on someone with, "It's not beautiful...a few screaming faces..."

    An art instructor once told me that the best art is not the most beautiful. The best art will make you think and sometimes **** you up in the head. You're art is great by the way, especially the screaming faces ;-)

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    hardfrank
    hardfrank

    With your skills and imagination that I have seen, I think it is safe to say…yes, you are an Artist. I can appreciate all different forms or art, it could be drawings, paintings, sculptures, music or even words. It is truly amazing when you can connect emotionally with something. Degas said “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” I am sure if you are sketching from your heart…It could only be truly exceptional and emotional. Most important, have fun!

    Jan 31
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      living4now
      living4now

      I have no words beautiful enough to thank you for what you have written here. A simple thank you does not seem enough. XXX

      Jan 31
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      hardfrank
      hardfrank

      Just keep doing what you do so well. ;)

      Jan 31
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    ineedadrink
    ineedadrink

    A lot of people post their work here. I would love to see yours. I have a feeling its edgy and thought provoking. :-)

    Jan 31
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      living4now

      Are you sure? it is not usually beautiful.........a few screaming faces and agony recently, wild animals and hands! ;)

      Jan 31
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      ineedadrink

      Its part of you, so go ahead. It will help fill in the picture of who you are.

      Jan 31
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