Melissa Whitaker
Ahhhhhh.Ā Disappointment, the gum on the shoe of every artist.Ā Difficult to remove and a constant reminder of a step once taken.
Offensiveness seemsĀ to beĀ the new normal and I do not wantĀ to beĀ “normal.”Ā
When long held beliefs turn out to be false there is a foundational shift that occurs. An earthquake of the conscience that makes one re-examine everything that they have been taught.
In today’s world in order for a woman to achieve success the label “Too Nice” is the hemlock in her cup of caffeine each morning.
Star Light, Star Bright
ā…the truly wise person is color-blind.ā ~ Albert Schweitzer
When does being considerate of others become censorship of self?
If it inspires, then it is art.
I have often felt that the art world does not consider artists who must work a second, third, or fourth job as a serious, professional artist.Ā I have been a REALTOR since 2002 and an artist all my life, but I still have bills that must be paid and a family to feed, so yes, I have another job.Ā
“It’s so fine and yet so terrible to stand in front of a blank canvas.” ~ Paul Cezanne Fear is the one thing that can stop any progress from being made. Fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear of change. Fear of the unknown. As an artist I struggle with fear constantly, however fear is […]
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