I'm shocked...literally · Creative AF Club

I'm shocked...literally

Repainted this piece three times. Simply put, I wasn't feeling it. I wasn't feeling the cutsie and pretty vibe in the slightest but I knew I wanted to do something with applique'. The next morning I grabbed the black wax and said, screw it. If it doesn't turn out, I'll throw a drop cloth over it and find it again in a few years.

It still wasn't what I wanted. Hell, I don't even know what I wanted, but I listed it on my site and FBMP for an inflated price. It was quality work, but by no means worth the listed price. I think subconsciously I wanted another stab at it...just not any time soon. Well, 23 minutes later, it was sold.

I'm not proud. I'm shocked. I've never been one to produce things I don't truly like or create 'what will sell' just to make money. I create what I enjoy. Part of me kinda feels like I sold out. The woman who purchased it explained it would be perfect for the little nursery she was creating for her new granddaughter. It struck a chord with me. She saw something she liked I guess.

I just needed to get that off my chest...like a creative confession? I don't know.

Anyway...there are other projects to tend to.

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