Bold Ideas

In my last few blogs I have been talking about creative inspirations. The challenge of thinking with the art side of your brain and letting the detail side take a break. My mom sent me this comic and I thought it would wrap up this discussion nicely.

I wonder how often this scenario rings true. All artists have those,"it's just crazy enough to work" ideas. BUT the real test of those moments is having the guts to pull it off. Having the confidence that if it is a miserable failure you can shrug your shoulders and walk away. Does that describe me?

I am an art sissy. There, I said it. I don't want to be but I am. I have had many a bold and brilliant idea. I try to explain them to my husband and he slowly shakes his head yes but all the while his eyes are saying , " maybe something she's saying will make sense soon". Okay, that probably isn't fair to say, he always encourages boldness in my work but he is quick to remind me that the wilder the idea the longer it will take to sell.

I will become a bolder artist. I have a bold idea for my October show that I am currently working on. It could be a flop but I am GOING FOR IT. Oh, and I won't be dipping my cat in paint anytime soon.