Struggles with Making Art - Even Though it Feels Really Good!
Hey all,
I've always been an artsy person. I even want to be an Art Therapist, since it's helped me so much. Sometimes, I have a hard time making art or being creative at all. Recently, since I started seeing a therapist again(I was on waiting lists for 2 years!) I've started making art again.
I realize that art doesn't have to be perfect or pretty or even skillful. Sometimes just scribbling feels good, because it shows how I'm feeling and I'm letting it out. I can even throw is away now; it's served it's purpose! I used to keep everything, and be embarrassed when people saw the works that I didn't like. Now, I don't hesitate to rip something out of my sketchbook and either throw away or put it away until I don't need it anymore.
I knit, crochet, draw, pain, and write poetry. Even when I can't bring myself to get out of bed, I can still write poetry!
I'd love to hear others' experiences on this. I'm sure I'm not the only one!