Be Yourself

Many artists will pick a special word that inspires them - usually for a year, sometimes monthly.  I was having trouble feeling inspired this year - but I began to play with more color - different and out of the box colors for me.  This painting was inspired by a photo of a real elephant with superimposed butterfly ears on Pinterest.  When I finished him - I realized that my words for this time at least are "be yourself".  Now that implies that you know who "yourself" is - but that's part of the phrase - knowing and accepting.

I still worry at times about whether people will like me or appreciate my art, but I am working on accepting who I am.  If I can't do that - well no one else will do it for me. That includes accepting my art - the good, the bad and everything else.  So this unusual elephant helped me find my phrase - and all that it implies.  That doesn't mean that I have nothing to work on in my life - I am just trying to be as kind to myself as I try to be to others.

Thanks for visiting and have a blessed and art filled day.

Linking to Paint Party Friday - hosted by the wonderful Eva and Kristin.  Go and  view what other artists are doing - then post your own work.  There is a wonderful and supportive online community out there!