Silencing the Inner Art Critic The Killer of So Many Dreams I’m revisiting this post from 2016 because it’s such an important topic and one that most people are guilty of, especially artists. If you are reluctant to post your work, your inner art critic is probably hard at work. If everyone else praises your […]
Self-Taught Artist Who Started Drawing At 70 Lady Shalimar I read a Huffington Post article recently about a woman named Frances Montague. She was a self-taught artist who started drawing at 70. These kinds of stories fascinate me and make me wonder what inspired them so late in life to begin creating works of art. […]
Our pets become part of the family. “Keo-boy”, my siamese, was just a month shy of 20 yrs old. It was very difficult when I had to put him down. It was so hard that I even had him cremated. Myra surprised me with a picture of him, which sits in my bedroom til this day. “Babe” followed “Keo” & if you know a bit about Maine Coons you know they have long beautiful hair with striking patterns. She surprised me one Xmas with a portrait of the big boy. I can’t believe it is done with only pencil. She captured every detail perfectly. I have known Myra all her life, as I am her auntie. She has always had a knack for drawing. At 4, she even placed her artwork on my white leather chair! I have seen her develop into a fantastic artist. I will treasure my works of art forever.
- E. Naito
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