CONFIDENCE & CONNECTING – Monday I attended the Air Time 09 and A-N Open Dialogue at Castlefield Gallery. I came back buzzing with information, ideas and a something I've never experienced… being around so many artists.
If you've gone to University or share studio space you will be used to being around other artists, creative's, peers and people to bounce ideas off or to get a critical eye on your work. I dropped out of college when I was 17 so I being around many artists in one space was a novelty for me, and is something which is lacking in my life. Because I haven't had others to guide along my journey so far, sometimes I have felt out on a limb. It has taken a long time to feel as confident as I do today about my work.
Being around other artists can have its drawbacks though. I am not 100% confident when comparing myself to other artists. I accept that I am not at the forefront of contemporary art or pushing the boundaries of art, I am a simple artist compared to many others, though complex within my own world, which is enough.
We all have our creative place and creative space in this world, I am proud of myself for doing what I do, and proud of you too for doing your thing.
Monday confirmed what I was thinking…..
Blog – to get it all out of your head Liz!
Read others blogs – as there are so many interesting, inspiring artists to connect with.
Connect – find artists to connect with, to share ideas with, to exhibit with and to have a cuppa with if anyone is in Cheshire.
Oh my, I may have just opened the flood gates, I have so much more to say, but that will do for now. Blog before 9am I can happily check that off my to-do list, I'm not sure if avoiding facebook will have so much luck!
Liz McDonough
ww.artliz.net
