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Practically imperfect in every way. Start with a lot of silliness. Mix in some insecurities and a handful of awkwardness. Add a pound of naivety, innocence, and child-like wonderings. Blend well. Half-bake and top off with a sprinkle of imagination and dollop of dreams. It’s the recipe for me!

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A Change in Perception

November 9, 2004

Ever since I worked on my self-portrait, I’ve felt this strange change in my perception of myself. I’ve written many times about how I don’t feel like an artist. However, for these past few weeks, I’ve found myself thinking of myself as an artist. A real artist.

I had a shaky start in my ceramics class. When I look back at the pieces I made several weeks ago, I can see that they were made by someone who felt unsure about the choices that were made, and insecure about working in clay. Working on the bust has somehow given me the confidence to call myself an artist, and more importantly, to believe it. I feel secure about my artistic decisions now. I feel that the ideas I have are just as valuable as the ideas of other artists.

Over the past two weeks, I’ve worked on a few other projects that have been sitting idly in the back of my mind just waiting to get out. I’ve finished a painting that is now waiting to be hung in my living room. I’ve begun to recreate a sculpture I made a few years ago in my 3-D class. I’ve been contemplating a way to finish a paper sculpture I began before we moved into this house last year. And of course, I’ve been working like mad in my ceramics and jewelry classes, as well as brainstorming new designs for Whimsy Chick.

When my ceramics professor told us a funny factoid about artists yesterday, I didn’t hesitate to connect the information to myself. I feel like this new perspective is a huge step in some recovery program. Welcome to Insecure Artists Anonymous.

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3 Responses to “A Change in Perception”

  1. Oz Says:
    November 10th, 2004 at 11:14 am

    Not to be callous, but do you think this new perception will last? I know that I go through phases of confidence and insecurity, and it’s hard to predict which event will trigger which phase.

  2. Anonymous Says:
    November 11th, 2004 at 11:26 pm

    Doll,
    You’re Dorian Grey in a mirror, and don’t you forget it.

    Todd Vodka
    http://www.blithelywego.blogspot.com/

  3. Whimsy Chick Says:
    November 12th, 2004 at 7:53 am

    Oz - I think it just may last. Not only has this happened while I’ve been experiencing a low phase, but I’ve been able to see my recent projects objectively (as in, I know which ones are crap). Then again, this new perception is brand new, so who knows what will happen.

    Todd - Strangely enough, that’s the second time in two days that Dorian Grey’s name has come up around here. I’ll have to figure out a way to play his name in the lottery. ;)

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