"Do or do not, there is no try" – Yoda
Yoda, the ultimate teacher of truths. I suppose in the moment of 'trying', the ACT itself becomes a ‘do’. Why do we often say ‘I’ll try’? I think that to infer ‘I’ll try’ brings a reality which says that I do not hold myself accountable nor do I care to commit fully to the situation. Example, I'll try to do better next time.....hmmmm.
Perhaps fear and a lack of confidence comes to play? I do not think that many people are aware or even care. I’m starting to care though. For many years, ‘I’ll try’ has been my song.
In the past few years, I have begun to slowly attain awareness. Questions of where I am heading, who I am…where am I standing in this life, becomes increasingly important – old age, you think? ‘I’ll try’ no longer suffice. Now, I use words like ‘I am', ‘I will’, ‘I shall’… time no longer registers as standing still.
I am currently working on my 2nd commissioned artwork; a portrait of two sisters. Next, I will be painting two more art pieces where it will be sold on consignment at a store. Also, there is a possibility that I shall be doing a 3rd commission as well, slated for October of this year.
Action may be a great thing but words are power. It can propel you forward or stop you in your tracks. This blog will chronicle my moments of success, pitfalls and 'eurekas!' while navigating into the world of art...now, where's my 'Art for Dummies' book?
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