I made a big portrait about a year ago and I became so afraid to create another big one because of how well I thought the first one turned out. I couldn't believe what came out of me. Ive found it can be challenging to want to be creative through not only your own personal doubts but also when going through challenging life situations. I mean how do you give yourself the confidence through all of these things to keep going? It takes great courage to risk lifting yourself and starting all over again whether it's any form of creativity a painting or piece of music or whatever. I've found one way to keep going is forgiveness. While making this painting I did that. I forgave myself for all the judgements I had on myself and others and on any situations even the one of not wanting to paint. Art is healing on its own and the mixture of art and forgiveness is even more so in my perception no matter how the piece turns out in the end.
With love,
-Liz
Celebrate Yourself !! xoxo
-Painting, Acrylic on canvas, 3'X3'