Comments on: Perfectionism is Ruining Your Art Practice https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:06:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/#comment-28870 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:06:56 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=28987#comment-28870 In reply to Gina.

Gina – Your blog is so lovely. Thanks for the invite to visit. It’s was great to see your lovely tribute and art for Fluid Art and also your amazing mended coasters! XO So happy you were inspired here! XO

]]> By: Gina https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/#comment-28852 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:17:59 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=28987#comment-28852 I totally understand this, Amy! But you helped inspire me this weekend to finish one project (a denim whale) and to work on three page spreads in my neglected Boho fabric journal. I wrote in my blog yesterday how wonderful it feels to complete a piece and not go jumping off to start a brand new one (that might be neglected soon, anyway). Thanks for the great reminder.

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/#comment-28611 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:50:09 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=28987#comment-28611 In reply to Dee Vowell.

So glad this speaks to you Dee! xo

]]> By: Dee Vowell https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/#comment-28592 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:43:01 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=28987#comment-28592 I can relate to that!

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/#comment-28570 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 16:41:23 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=28987#comment-28570 In reply to Bonnie Blair.

HI Bonnie:

Thank you for this BEAUTIFUL quote from IJEOMA UMEBINYUO. It’s so powerful and so what we all need to hear. It’s about imperfectly doing what we do. xo Amy

]]> By: Bonnie Blair https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/#comment-28560 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:53:46 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=28987#comment-28560 This is a “saying” I came across, and it helps much! I want to share it:
Start now. Start where you are. Start with fear. Start with pain. Start with doubt. Start with hands shaking.
Start with voice trembling but START. Start and don’t stop. Start where you are, with what you have.
Just…START.

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/#comment-28210 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 23:35:32 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=28987#comment-28210 In reply to Diane Sinclair.

Diane – I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to write me. I am so moved by your story, and I’m so excited that you have found the artist within! What a thrilling thing! I’m so very happy for you, Diane! xo Amy

]]> By: Diane Sinclair https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/#comment-28209 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 23:27:35 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=28987#comment-28209 Amy…I will be 71 in November. I started taking classes from you a couple of years ago, and FINALLY found the artist within! 4 years of college art classes taught me nothing compared to what I have learned from you! Thank you from the bottom and top of my heart and all between. Perfection has for so many years stopped me from creating anything. ..so i didn’t…NOW I DO!!! THANK YOU SEEMS SO INADAQUATE1

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/#comment-28184 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:18:56 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=28987#comment-28184 In reply to Barbara Hunting.

Hi Barbara:

Yes, I write what I also need to hear. I’m so happy to hear you enjoy the process in sections too! xo

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/perfectionism-is-ruining-your-art-practice/#comment-28183 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:17:25 +0000 http://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=28987#comment-28183 In reply to Marilyn.

WE ALL need some of those concrete reminders about those abstract ideas. I’m so glad I can be a part of your process! xo

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