I really thought I was over caring what others think of me
I thought I was confident in who I am and how God made me
I have never said I thought I was a good artist
I have never said my paintings were great
I paint from the heart
I paint what I see
sometimes just a message for someone
that comes to me
sometimes a painting to cheer a friend
So
today I met my dad for lunch
he said "what have you been doing"
and I said " painting " because
I was painting a peice of furniture for
the girls
not even a painting but he assumed...
He said "that is not really your thing"
I said "have you seen my paintings"
he said "yes on the internet"...
I thought I was wayyyy past
having my feelings hurt
but my feelings are hurt
I have been thinking all night
that maybe I shouldn't
burden anyone else with my
paintings since they suck....
hmmmmmm
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10 comments:
Well the question is...Do you believe your paintings suck? I don't think so. They are more than just a picture...as you said...You paint from your heart.
Off the subject but maybe relevant. While home for my visit...I was sharing my videos with my mom. She said...I quote..."You have all these friends and no one can help you find a man to marry?" Suddenly the joy and pride I've always felt from the love of my friends...for a moment seemed so insignificant. I somehow for a moment...didn't feel whole because I wasn't married.
But it didn't take long to remember my real happiness is found in an audience of ONE. How about you?
BTW, I hang my picture proudly! However...I'm still waiting on the one that is painted specifically for me! So tell your dad to shut his pie hole! Just kidding
Love ya,
Wendy
thank you Wendy- it is amazing how we always want our parents approval. No matter how old we are....love ya
I have to agree with Wendy here Christy. You have beautiful paintings and like you said..you paint from your heart. I know what you mean when you worry about what others think cause I'm still struggling with that phase of my life and that's what makes it so hard for me. And yes, I look at my painting that you sent me everyday and if you only knew how much that truly helps me. So keep painting Christy. I think you know inside how much you are touching people with your paintings.
Love You!!
Becky
Keep on painting, girl. I think your art is beautiful, and as long as you are creating it from the heart, that's what matters. You are obviously bringing joy to peoples' lives with your paintings, so keep it up!
casey
My dad can turn me back into a heartbroken 12-year-old in 3 seconds flat. They damaged our spirits as children, we cannot allow them to affect us the same way now. We are beautiful, powerful women, and we can love and support each other in ways our fathers are not capable of. They are doing the best they can... and that's too bad.
Paint your ass off, momma love-Kim
Thanks everyone. I will keep painting!! Love- Christy
Even if we do not care what anyone else thinks i think we will ALWAYS care what our parents think but just remember they aren't always right. In this case, your daddy is not right.
It definitely makes us a parents more aware of what we say to our own children.
Your paintings are beautiful, Christy. Do not let the fact that your daddy cannot see that keep you from doing what you love. Too many people disagree with your daddy and would be disappointed if you did.
What you have is a God-given talent and if you aren't using it you will be unhappy. God gave you this talent for a reason and at least part of that reason is that it brings such happiness and inspiration to those who are touched by your paintings.
I would like to add my name to the voices of those who say keep painting and thanks for the inspiration!
Maybe not everyone will get it and be less than kind but it is not your problem...it's THEIRS!
Love ya, Christy!
Charis
hey christy. my parents never took my wiriting seriously either so I didn't take myself seriously and that was a mistake. its crazy and scary how much influence our parents can have over us even as adults. I have to say that your painting is a particular style. not everyone is going to appreciate all styles. evidently your dad doesn't get it. although I've always thought your paintings were nice. the more I know you and understand you the more beautiful your painting becomes to me and the more I understand it and really feel it. your painting is really dear to me. its a blessing. keep going girl!
That's cool to know that you have discovered your new talent while taking care of your three lovely kids Ms. Christy. And what's better than the usual painting is that it comes from your heart. Keep going momma! regards and thanks for the info about Jo-Frost. It's a big help to the moms or carers out there.. have a nice day and happy painting!
Thank you Cacai! Jo really helped me so I thought I would share her encouraging website with you!!
It is nice to meet you!
Christy
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