That is a very generous compliment, Jenn, thank you!
I guess for me it comes down to the energy/intention behind what we are writing or drawing or painting. There's a space for sculpting and polishing and editing something eventually meant for others and there's a space for getting a bit of ourselves and our lives down on paper. The second can feel like a release, a weight lifting off. Something we all need! (And, of course, so often the two spaces overlap).
YES--that's very true. I like the way you broke that out (although you're right--it very often does overlap). I guess I am a fully untrained artist so when I make art it's *always* unpolished, because I have no idea how to actually hone it. 😂 But that's partly why that's what I do on my day off--it's different than writing for me, because writing IS a skill I know, which I intentionally hone and craft, and visual art is mostly just me playing.
Love this, Aimee. Love all your creative ideas!!
Thank you friend. ❤️
I'm not sure which of these *isn't* a masterpiece, but I still love this counsel and encouragement you share.
That is a very generous compliment, Jenn, thank you!
I guess for me it comes down to the energy/intention behind what we are writing or drawing or painting. There's a space for sculpting and polishing and editing something eventually meant for others and there's a space for getting a bit of ourselves and our lives down on paper. The second can feel like a release, a weight lifting off. Something we all need! (And, of course, so often the two spaces overlap).
Thanks for reading and sharing!
YES--that's very true. I like the way you broke that out (although you're right--it very often does overlap). I guess I am a fully untrained artist so when I make art it's *always* unpolished, because I have no idea how to actually hone it. 😂 But that's partly why that's what I do on my day off--it's different than writing for me, because writing IS a skill I know, which I intentionally hone and craft, and visual art is mostly just me playing.
I love this, that it can be different for you from the craft of writing because it's playing!
I love it, too.
Okay this post made me want to doodle.
This is exactly what I hoped to hear from sharing this post. I hope you do!