Peacocking
Posted on November 19, 2012 by Patch
I think it is in the nature of every artist to suffer from some sort of insecurity. Name me another profession where you sit by yourself and create these personal pieces of self-expression then upon their completion you put them out into the world to be judged? Throw in the fact that I happen to have befriended and work alongside some of the most talented and distinguished artists you would ever have the pleasure of meeting. Then sprinkle it with sharing a life with the most creative woman on the planet... You can start to see why I hardly ever feel completely secure in the work that I make. It can always be better. Lately though I have tried to make a conscious decision to embrace my emotional vulnerabilities. Think about it, if the work you made as an artist came out exactly how you imagined or wanted it to where would be the surprise, where would be the WOW? Confidence is boring, create from your emotional center wherever that may be. For me it's being a pigeon in a world of peacocks. New motto: Proud as a Pigeon!

5 thoughts on “Peacocking”

  1. Richard J. Marcej

    I’ve met many artists thus far in my life, and the most insecure artist I’ve ever met was Charles Schulz. If that doesn’t say something about the state of confidence in artists, I don’t know what does.

    1. Patch

      Rich, You just made my year with that comment! Thanks man!

  2. Ed McKeogh

    If my father’s assessment carries any weight, I’m a turkey. So I’m right there with you, pal, viewing the world through peacock-blue glasses. OR, maybe, as artists, the lesson we need to learn is to see ourselves with the same grace and generosity that we extend to that world of peacocks. By the way: Nice art, as always!

  3. Patch

    Ed, Every time you comment you make me wish I drew and posted more than I do. You sir are NO turkey. Thanks man.

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