Having not being able to focus on reading or writing for a while (due to my physical condition), I decided to re-organize my art works and put some of them into multiple art sale places to try my luck. I don't hold much hope on this task as I know art sale never is easy, especially, for a "retired" artist like me, who would not likely create many more works. I do this mostly just to put a big period mark to my past. I may paint or draw again sometime, but I am more than happy to move along, spend my rest of my life for something I wanted to do so badly but couldn't because of "art".
Goodbye art! No matter how many unhappy - sometime even miserable - moments we had together, I am willing to keep only happy ones in my memory, like how I remember Savannah.
My updated art blog (not completely done yet):
Mei's Art Works
I dare say I know how you must be feeling. Perhaps there is a point beyond which it is not uncommon for gifted artists, writers and sportsmen to feel disenchanted and tired. You are such a fine artist, Yun; I am sure it will be a loss to the world of art.
ReplyDeleteUma, I appreciate your kind words! Though I might not deserve them. I am sure the world of art is just as wonderful as it is without me.
DeleteYun, I think this is a very positive decision! You’re such a naturally gifted artist that even though it may not be your lifetime endeavor, what you create through your paintings can be appreciated and enjoyed by others. Putting your art on a website and art sites for purchase will hopefully provide you some profit but the beauty of doing this is in the freedom it gives you to move on to other pursuits that will bring you happiness.
ReplyDeleteI understand how you feel that art as a profession for you has hindered other interests (saying it was “like a very unhappy marriage” is something I can relate to quite literally). I’m glad you’re proud of what you’ve accomplished in this field because you are seriously good at it! Your paintings are beautiful and an even further accomplishment is that you can paint and draw so well in many mediums. Whether or not you paint or draw again in the future, one never knows what the future holds, you’ve taken an excellent step forward by doing this and yes, that makes it easier to keep the happy memories. I’m going to read your Savannah post next!
Madilyn, thanks for your kind words! Your literally related to my analogy to unhappy marriage made me laugh! I must say mine was worse... but anyway, I am happy now and I am sure I will paint some in future just for joy alone.
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