I’ve spent so much time agonizing about the point of this notebook…this collage practice…the point of splattering paint on pages and watching how different mediums interact with one another. I’ve thought of how to monetize it, how to translate it to canvas, how to market it to anyone because that is what capitalism has taught me how to do. I have struggled with showing up for this practice that feels good because just the fact it feels good
I really do resonate with so much you’ve written here. Especially the part about even the smallest marks mattering on days where you feel like you can’t create anything. I also want to turn my art into a profitable business, but mostly because I’m not in a financially secure position. Some artists I follow have said that part of making art is the sharing it with others/having someone purchase it. It’s because whenever someone looks at it, it brings them strong emotions - happiness, joy, soulfulness. It can give them life after a long work day/stressful day. I know when I look at art it brings me so much joy and inspiration. Anyway, just some thoughts. Hope you’re doing well! 💜🥰🥰✨
I love the thoughts you shared here. I teared up a little at the part aboit holding your past self - the one who scoffed at the power of art. That this practice is your tether is absolutely true and beautifully said - it is the same for me as an expat.
I love seeing these all together! I have the same thoughts… from the acrobatics of “how do I sell this” to.. “what’s the point of making anything…”…. Gratefully finding myself in a similar place to you - it’s worth it because it feels good. And finding a balance around what offering to the rest of the world looks like in levels of trade, cash, just showing work… etc. the frame of capitalism is such an unnecessary insidious spirit crusher
I really do resonate with so much you’ve written here. Especially the part about even the smallest marks mattering on days where you feel like you can’t create anything. I also want to turn my art into a profitable business, but mostly because I’m not in a financially secure position. Some artists I follow have said that part of making art is the sharing it with others/having someone purchase it. It’s because whenever someone looks at it, it brings them strong emotions - happiness, joy, soulfulness. It can give them life after a long work day/stressful day. I know when I look at art it brings me so much joy and inspiration. Anyway, just some thoughts. Hope you’re doing well! 💜🥰🥰✨
I love the thoughts you shared here. I teared up a little at the part aboit holding your past self - the one who scoffed at the power of art. That this practice is your tether is absolutely true and beautifully said - it is the same for me as an expat.
I love seeing these all together! I have the same thoughts… from the acrobatics of “how do I sell this” to.. “what’s the point of making anything…”…. Gratefully finding myself in a similar place to you - it’s worth it because it feels good. And finding a balance around what offering to the rest of the world looks like in levels of trade, cash, just showing work… etc. the frame of capitalism is such an unnecessary insidious spirit crusher
Enjoying your art is definitely enough. 💜