I think I’ll never say too much how my BIG experience is affecting who I am. I am no longer affraid to say that yes, is some way or another, I am an artist.
And I realize that you don’t have to sell artwork that worth billions of money to BE an artist. Even people who don’t paint, or draw, or sculpt, are artists.
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A few weeks ago, Connie shared a moving text where she declared her artist self. And each of us did the same afterwards. I read so many beautiful statements that tears fell off of my eyes many times.
I wanted more than words, something I can look at when the Gremlins attack and cast doubt about it.
I took a big poster board and just started to create. I had no idea what it’ll be. I just knew I had to do it. So it’s not pretty. It’s not the most beautiful artwork I’ve created. But I like it. Because I am not perfect.
And you know what ? I recorded it, i always keep somewhere in my head what Kerri told me once: “always record, you can always erase if you don’t like it” 😉 Very good advice, isn’t it !
It says:
My Artist Statement.
I am an artist because I say so
I am an artist because I create my life everyday
I am an artist because I feel I am my self whith paint on my hands
I am an artist because I collect art supply instead of shoes
I am an artist because I am BIG & FEARLESS
I am an artist because when I see skies, I imagine them on canvas
I am an artist because I’m proud to keep (tons of) diaries
I am an artist because it flows in my veins
I am an artist because I fill my walls with MY canvases
Of course, this list can go on and on.
I’m sorry, I had some issues while editing the video, it’s not the best quality but I really wanted to share it with you 🙂 Here it is:
PS: there is still room for you in the next tribe of BIG, so have a look, if you want to experience something you’d never imagine so juicy and so life-changing. No need to be an experienced painter to join. Read more about it here.
This is amazing! You are amazing!
Oh Jo Anna… you’re so sweet. Thank you so much.
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I agree with Jo Anna…everything about this is amazing….YOU are amazing!!! And–that is by far the greatest–coolest–most Artistic Artist’s statement I’ve ever seen!!
Big hugs!
Connie… thank you.
It’s funny because you guys like it, and I just see its imperfections (not that I dislike it).
<3
I absolutely love this video and your artist statement. Merci.
Thank you Lynna ✩
Beautiful!! Heart opening, inspiring, and wonderful! Thank you for sharing ( :
I’m glad you like it Tracy, it’s my pleasure to share.
yes! this is amazing.
Thanks a lot Andrea.
I loved watching your creative process! And I really like the piece as well. It’s very organic with the swirls and the circle of red/orange/yellow is kind of like a sunrise or like an egg, I see it kind of like ‘giving birth to your inner artist’ if that makes sense. Thanks for sharing =) really inspiring.
Thank you Iris!
It totally makes sense and is absolutely a good way of interpratation. I love starting with a blank surface and just let things happen: it’s always surprising.
Wow am I glad I found this today!! I was blown away as I saw you freely create this beautiful piece. I have never painted on such a large area – what kind of paper was it? I am now inspired to get some this big!! I’m assuming these were acrylics and what was the dimensional tubes you used that looked like so much fun. I was amazed at how easily you painted your swirls! I always mess mine up which then ruins my intention and the entire piece….it inspired me to continue though – thanks.
Oh this was so fun and inspiring to watch! Thank you for creating it and sharing it out in the world! I was so touched by the little one with the oreos box. So my life too. Made me smile. Can’t wait for BIG to start!!! Yay!
So beautiful!
wow! I love this, so inspirational!
What an amazing creative process!! Thank you for sharing. I am glad I found your humble little home here. 🙂
I see you are doing the sketchbook project as well. I just recently joined also and am looking forward to it.
I created a special blog for bloggie artists to join specifically for the Sketchbook project. I would love to add you….FREE marketing for your art and a place to share in the journey and meet new bloggie artists and friends. You can find it here: http://sbdoodleheads.blogspot.com/
If you would like to join, please email me and I will add you to the blog to post whenever you would like.
Happy Sunday!