Today as I watched the last of the great golf tournament “The Masters”, I couldn’t help but notice the difference in players attitudes. Some were disappointed but gracious, others agreed to interviews then were asked questions that seemed to belittle, making disappointment and loss even more pronounced.
The relationship between the great golfers and artists is not that too far removed. How do these golfers handle their very personal emotions, especially when they themselves caused the results?
Maybe the golfers could take a word of advise from the artist. We too have emotions of hurt, rejection and disappointment. When our paintings aren’t accepted into prestigious art shows, whether they will be shown at a gallery or in a traveling display. When we don’t win a ribbon at the local art gallery or are not accepted to illustrate a great children’s book.
We know we must go on, as our muse will not let us quit, just as the golfers, we have teachers, and mentors that want us to do well in our chosen field and offer guidance and encouragement and bring to light the techniques we used that could have been used better or a technique we should have used to bring better results.
I’ve had many painting teachers, some local, and some nationally known that have supported my work when it wasn’t up to par or truthfully stated the problem that I had.
This make rejection so much easier, and I am able to get back to my easel with more self-confidence and greater determination to do a better job next time.
There is a short report that is in the right hand upper corner of this blog. It is “Choosing To Be An Artist – For A Lifetime.” If you are discouraged because your art work has been rejected, I invite you to download this short report at no cost to you. I think you will enjoy the eight different chapters. I would love to hear your comments and suggestions.
Also, I’ve been an artist for 30+ years, and I’m willing to answer your art questions. I can be reached at http://valleofyellowcreekartstudioblog.com or my studio phone # is 678-528-7099.
I’ll get back with you, usually within 24 hours.
I’m currently in a 30 day blog challenge, issued by my Internet Marketing mentor, Connie Ragen Green. This is day 2, April 11, 2010.
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Ellene
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