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All the artist feels

Updated: Aug 8

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I recently spoke with someone who believed I was fortunate because I'm a painter and do what I love.The person assumed it was sheer joy and bliss to create my art.


A few years ago, while living in Austin, Texas, I visited Alonso Rey at his studio on the East side. He invited me to see his current work in progress, which he was creating for a couple in Westlake.


We sat and contemplated the painting.


I asked him about his feelings while painting, as I was confused about my own emotions when working on a piece.



He responded by saying, "A painter who claims to love painting isn't being honest. Painting is demanding; it's a job that requires continually pushing beyond your own boundaries.

For the painter, it's not as romantic as it seems to those on the outside."


Pain'ting is painful.

It involves consistently refocusing.

It's blessed but it's work.

Pain'ting fulfills you, but it's not always joy.


It's about facing yourself each and every time.






 
 
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