tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post1935996816539555023..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: Hey, I Feel That Way Too!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-2892226056549611072014-06-06T07:01:06.732-07:002014-06-06T07:01:06.732-07:00it is always the best feeling to know that i'm...it is always the best feeling to know that i'm not the only one who feels insecure sometimes! loved this post judy...i'm feeling inspired. :) thank you!kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153095149911030832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-60947159911112036702014-06-05T15:31:11.279-07:002014-06-05T15:31:11.279-07:00Opening ourselves up to be potentially criticized ...Opening ourselves up to be potentially criticized is always scary, but I would think more people are warm and welcoming as opposed to critical. Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-26442276248003569612014-06-05T11:05:15.731-07:002014-06-05T11:05:15.731-07:00I have had an awesome opportunity to be part of a ...I have had an awesome opportunity to be part of a group that once a year had an open studio tour (glorified garage, bedroom, etc.) where we wanted to bring awareness that "art" isn't just in an art district or in fancy studios or always done by "professionals" if we can really define what that is. It was with my sculpted silver jewelry before we moved to where we are now. I did feel a bit intimidated though when I was invited into the jury process to be part of the group - there were incredible painters, several wood carvers, a metal sculpturist, and even a furniture maker. It can be scary to put yourself out there, but the rewards of sharing what you love are so great that it can when I allow it, drown out that little evil guy sitting on one side of my shoulder who says "who do you think you are?" Right now, I'm trying to get my nerve to start on a project that many have been encouraging me to do for some time...but it's so hard and a little overwhelming really. Great post Judy!Kim Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-77269369630298284742014-06-05T08:02:36.524-07:002014-06-05T08:02:36.524-07:00I love summer for this reason. Lots of opportunity...I love summer for this reason. Lots of opportunity to see art at markets and fairs. For me it is a scary to put myself out there, but scary in kind of a good way, it makes me feel alive. I remind myself constantly that I do this for me, but the fact is we all want encouragement. Great post. I love that wall of photos. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273101486326139103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-87859099535012063802014-06-05T07:29:26.158-07:002014-06-05T07:29:26.158-07:00Oh, so true, Judy! We think we are the only ones w...Oh, so true, Judy! We think we are the only ones who feel that we're not good enough, that we're frauds that are going to be found out, that no one will like what we do. I think that is the reason we have to do what we love for ourselves and if other people like it, great. The Open Studios event sounds wonderful and such a great opportunity to see other artists at work and realize they have the same insecurities that we do. Love your street scene! The painted sidewalk is fabulous! terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-77002300102065780132014-06-05T07:23:23.445-07:002014-06-05T07:23:23.445-07:00I definitely relate to this. I love this.That feel...I definitely relate to this. I love this.That feeling of "not good enough" or being discovered to be the woman behind the curtain--a fraud. But I still risk putting myself out there each time I share a photograph. And I keep learning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09996647895551351662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-81853955883029526792014-06-05T06:05:29.273-07:002014-06-05T06:05:29.273-07:00I love this, Judy. It is hard - every time to take...I love this, Judy. It is hard - every time to take that plunge. It feels sort of self-indulgent at home, and you question your qualifications when out. But why not fill your home with your passion? And each success is reassurance. These things would have been even more intimidating when i was young, but that's a down-side of youth. I'm glad, at this age, we can finally let the world in - and to revive the sixties - what you see is what you get!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-22743744257062597702014-06-05T04:44:28.851-07:002014-06-05T04:44:28.851-07:00What a great post, Judy! I do feel that way ... mo...What a great post, Judy! I do feel that way ... most of the time, as a matter of fact. I remember when I first started sharing my photos online. Accck! But I found encouragement and friendship where and when I least expected. And my early work was really rough. It's still rough ... that's why we love photography, it's a constant journey. But you have spoken to truth and wisdom here today, Judy. Thank you.Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.com