No one got anywhere from doubting themselves.
What I wrote in my title has been my mantra recently. I thought of it about a week ago when I started to get a bit down on myself. That's when I had thoughts about how I might not be accepted to Calarts, rethinking my personal skills and wondering about how I'll ever reach the success I've created my goals around. They can tear a person down, but you'll never achieve if you sit in your doubts. So, my title is a quote that weaved its way through my discouraging thoughts and found its way into my motivation. Maybe you can use it too.
Well, here's the plus sides of my life so far this year:
I got paid for the first time doing a stand up gig. 20 bucks. Not too shabby, right?
I sold a couple of prints for 10 bucks each last First Friday, which is a local art walk here in Phoenix.
I also set up a future cartoon project for myself to work on in case I do stay here for another year. A friend of mine wrote the script and recorded all the voices already. It's up to me to animate now!
Another ongoing project is to work on my art and try to get more reactions. Among researching/backtracking to the basics and fundamentals of art, First Friday will help me receive instant feedback.
I'm all about doing something different with my style, subjects and placement now. So the above piece is nothing like what I've done before. It's the first of many more art pieces that are going to be a part of my "evolution", so to say, as an artist.
I had saved a few jpegs of my progress to get feedback from friends. Maybe you'd be interested in the early stages.
Let me know your thoughts!
Also, WHO'S EXCITED FOR TRON LEGACY. Daft Punk is apparently doing the score. Can't wait 'til it leaks. I've got my What.cd account waiting to fire it up the downloading.
EDIT: speaking of movies, I had to come back after learning about how legit the Scott Pilgrim soundtrack will be. I have to admit, after being quite skeptical at the initial wave of news about the movie, the articles, and production photos have gotten me way, way psyched.
Link: http://sheenabeaston.typepad.com/sheena-beaston/2010/03/metric-black-sheep-new-song-on-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-ost.html