I came accross a blog this week that really helped me to understand my life and the way I want to live it. At work one day, I stumbled across a blog by an artist names Stephey. Her words grabbed my attention and as I read more they evoked an unpredicted emotional response. She talked about realizing that you are an artist whether you have been classically trained or explore new media. I internalized this sentance “I am an artist” and as it sunk in, tears welled in my eyes. I’m not some sap that just cries at the drop of a hat, but I have been struggling with what and who I am a lot lately. I used to paint and draw but have now started to explore, as you can see, Knitting, Crocheting, Mixed Media, creating accessories that fit people’s unique and creative lives. Because of this I had struggled with calling myself an artist- I felt it was a title I couldn’t claim, that if I did people would call me out and say that I wasn’t.
Stephey’s words were like wave of peace and acceptance washing over me as I sat at my corner desk, staring at the basement wall where I work- wishing I was home creating. Which is huge for me because I’m selling at the Sundae Market during the Pittsburgh Marathon this weeken and have been really stressing about whether people will judge me, whether I deserve to be there.
So thank you Stephey. Stop by her blog and read her words for yourself, and become Marked by the Muse.
http://www.stepheybaker.com/mbtm.html
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