Some of my friends wonder why I'm so critical of my art. Well the other day I was reading
my happy book and got to the section about self-esteem and how we see ourselves. That sometimes some event in our childhood could have done this.. A light immediately went off! When I was a little kid and doodled pictures of silly people everywhere my dad told me, "Drawing art won't get you anywhere." And as I got older this saying from him never changed. My mom on the other hand encouraged me, so it was very conflicting. About the time I graduated high school and found a job, I still made my own posters and such, but my dad never let me forget, "Art is not a career, it won't get you anywhere." Is there any artists on the list of millionaires? He asked.. how the hell should I know? I knew what liked, and that was drawing.. but always in the back of mind it will never be good enough because it will never take me anywhere.
But recently I think it's starting to change. I have met so many new people and even good friends because of my artwork.. And I am starting to think that maybe my art is really good. :)