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Honesty

9/5/2014

 
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I'm often asked how I manage to create so much work annually but I have to be honest...there are definite lulls and times that the work feels like absolute drudgery and times that I feel that everything I do is garbage and I wish I was like somebody else, anybody else.  But art also saves me. 

I struggle with setting boundaries on my time and on how I expect to be treated by others plus, with a family history of clinical depression and addictions I know that I can self-sabotage and end up feeling awful, I often experience that gut-wrenching feeling of inadequacy and non-belonging...and when I feel that way I know that all I need to do is hit my studio. 

I bring a cup of delicious tea (these days if it isn't Starbucks matcha tea latte it's Cream of Earl Grey at home), light a beeswax candle, turn on CBC Radio and pull out canvas and paint.  And it doesn't matter the time of day or night, if I can't sleep I head to my studio, if I'm away from home I always carry a Moleskin and pen or pencil or watercolour pan with me.  I write and doodle and paint and feel much, much better.  It's the cure for everything that ails me.

Adriana
9/5/2014 07:23:43 am

Thank your for your honest sharing,Veronica. You are speaking for all of us for sure!
I love the energy and the warm, kind, vibration I pick up when I stop by here. Keep doing what you are doing because it's good! Happy Friday! :)

Veronica Funk link
9/7/2014 05:12:20 am

Oh, thank you Adriana...your words are always a balm for my soul.

NorthernShy link
9/7/2014 07:06:43 am

Great photo; nothing like the restorative powers of a good cup of tea and the soothing tones of CBC radio.
When I read your post, I was reminded of something I just saw on Pinterest:
CREATIVE PROCESS
1. This is awesome
2. This is tricky
3. This is sh*t
4. I am sh*t
5. This might be ok
6. This is awesome!

Anyway, it made me smile & I thought you might enjoy it too.
Cheers

Veronica Funk link
9/8/2014 12:14:50 am

That's definitely my process...and don't you just love Pinterest?

coco.nut link
9/14/2014 06:30:25 am

it's always hard to believe for me, that an artist whose work you admire has the same issues as you...

Veronica Funk link
9/14/2014 10:45:49 am

I think that was one misconception I had when I first began this life as a professional artist...that once you have found your place everything would be easy and seamless. But I've learned it's a all a matter of continual learning and growth.


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