Why haven't I made lots of big paintings since college? here are some of the honest temptations that I fight re: making paintings. [They're stupid, really. but sin and pride and fear of man are all illogical and dumb, besides being offensive to a much-more-worthy God.]
Fear of failure. Fear of not living up to my own likely-inflated views of my own talents. Fear of not getting the approval of the people i want to impress. Fear that others will see how awkward and unresolved my painting skills are. and that they'll think less of me.
Basketball players aren't expected to make every shot. Why should every drawing and painting an artist makes be a slam dunk? And why should the artist care if others understand this or not?
So yep, here's to making awkward but honest artwork.
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