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Stargazer09

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51. Artists aren't always respected

Mon Nov 19, 2012, 11:35 PM

Nov 2012

It took me many years to acknowledge that I am actually an artist. I was always told that artists aren't worth anything, aren't important, etc., so I naturally considered the things I created to be unimportant.

When I looked at one of my favorite projects, it finally hit me that my work does have value. It is important.

I'm glad you have realized that your work is valuable, too. Because it is. And so are you.

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This is dumb, but I was dying to tell someone so... [View all] LiberalLoner Nov 2012 OP

Good for you! LNM Nov 2012 #1

A kind word liberalmike27 Nov 2012 #75

So true! :) I love kindness! LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #84

Good for you, my dear LiberalLoner! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #2

That's wonderful! HappyMe Nov 2012 #3

Good for you! AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #4

Professional Art Photographer thinks you are able to be selling them... Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2012 #5

Thank you so much everyone! I've just been on cloud nine all day after finding out that my friend LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #6

It feels nice... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2012 #22

The paintings in books? Like DaVinci, Rembrandt, Picasso, etc.? merrily Nov 2012 #56

It would be cool if I could sell them for maybe like $20 (plus whatever it costs to frame/ship them) LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #85

The expression Awknid Nov 2012 #80

I'm so happy for you!! And maybe this is the "window opening after a door closes"... nt riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #7

Thank you! I don't know how to post photos here to be honest... LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Nov 2012 #13

Get a free photobucket account: beac Nov 2012 #32

You've got the right attitude. rrneck Nov 2012 #9

What's 'dumb' about this? trof Nov 2012 #10

Thanks everyone! When I play with my pastels I feel just like I did as a kid when I'd get a new box LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #11

That's so cool. eShirl Nov 2012 #29

I'm sure that freedom shines through in the art hootinholler Nov 2012 #66

What a great idea! I still have a ways to go in learning before I reach that point, but maybe in a LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #87

As long as you are enjoying what you are doing that is all that counts. southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #12

Not dumb at all.... Wounded Bear Nov 2012 #14

I'm so happy for you! Isn't it wonderful to have a source of joy like that!? renate Nov 2012 #15

Art SamKnause Nov 2012 #16

I got news for ya, I think your the real deal geckosfeet Nov 2012 #17

To be honest, these are the types of posts that keep me on DU. The political stuff... meh. kayakjohnny Nov 2012 #18

That's wonderful! LeftofObama Nov 2012 #19

That's awesome LiberalLoner! bluesbassman Nov 2012 #20

Good for you! hedgehog Nov 2012 #21

You know there are agents for artists. You should take your paintings to a gallery Cleita Nov 2012 #23

I love it for you, and for us Mira Nov 2012 #24

Hey Mira! DonRedwood Nov 2012 #26

I wish we could see! :0) DonRedwood Nov 2012 #25

what makes it art is you momsrule Nov 2012 #27

AWESOME! Thank you for telling us, because happiness shared helps the listener, too! :-) WinkyDink Nov 2012 #28

Good for you.... blm Nov 2012 #30

Don't be so modest! barnabas63 Nov 2012 #31

Not dumb at all! redwitch Nov 2012 #33

What a great post! peace13 Nov 2012 #34

Awww, that's wonderful. Good for you! nt lady lib Nov 2012 #35

Awesome for you! srichardson Nov 2012 #36

Art is healing BainsBane Nov 2012 #37

It really is, isn't it? Good for the spirit! I am learning how to use soft pastels at the moment, LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #88

You'd love them BainsBane Nov 2012 #91

Aces cachukis Nov 2012 #38

+1000 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #39

darling artists make life bearable. i am proud of you. roguevalley Nov 2012 #40

great news, give us alook at one! grantcart Nov 2012 #41

Thanks for sharing your happiness. yellerpup Nov 2012 #42

Wow, great! Not dumb at all to share such a nice experience. EverHopeful Nov 2012 #43

that is awesome! Skittles Nov 2012 #44

This is the best thread I've read in a while. Congratulations! nolabear Nov 2012 #45

OT but catchnrelease Nov 2012 #46

Painting is good therapy Milliesmom Nov 2012 #47

pictures please irisblue Nov 2012 #48

Fantastic! Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #49

It's dumb that you think this is dumb. This is a good thing, and you should feel good about it. DRoseDARs Nov 2012 #50

Artists aren't always respected Stargazer09 Nov 2012 #51

Love pastel drawings! abelenkpe Nov 2012 #52

Thank you for sharing this... dougtaylor Nov 2012 #53

That must have felt good. Aristus Nov 2012 #54

Wonderful! Thank you for posting this. I always welcome good news. merrily Nov 2012 #55

Wonderful news for you. Happy for you! Window Nov 2012 #57

Believe him! And post some pictures for us. I would love to see them! Maraya1969 Nov 2012 #58

That's wonderful! myrna minx Nov 2012 #59

This is not dumb and I, for one, am happy for you tavalon Nov 2012 #60

Of Course You Are A "Real Artist" FiggyJay Nov 2012 #61

I believe that inside all of us is an artist, a creator, an explorer! go west young man Nov 2012 #62

I'd love to see one; greiner3 Nov 2012 #63

200 recommend this! JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #64

Sometimes we are our own worst critics. dhpgetsit Nov 2012 #65

Makes me happy for you! tblue Nov 2012 #67

Good for you! malthaussen Nov 2012 #68

Don't sell yourself short ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #69

That's so wonderful! I also add that I'd love to see pix of your work. As an art major who has Nay Nov 2012 #70

I'll bet you are a wonderful artist, please do find some time to work on your art, it LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #86

My daughter is a doctor, but she also does tblue37 Nov 2012 #71

How did you contract Guillain Barre? joanbarnes Nov 2012 #72

The cause of Guillain Barre is unknown. It's a autoimmune disorder Lochloosa Nov 2012 #73

This story brightened my day emsimon33 Nov 2012 #74

Civilizations are judged by their art toby jo Nov 2012 #76

That is wonderful Liberalynn Nov 2012 #77

That's 100 miles from dumb! Share your art! demwing Nov 2012 #78

YESSSS! Support the Arts - by SUPPORTING THE ARTISTS!!!!! calimary Nov 2012 #79

Happy for you! They_Live Nov 2012 #81

You too, I'll bet you do beautiful art! LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #89

Wow I'm so overwhelmed! Thank you all so much! I have tears in my eyes, you guys are so wonderful! LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #82

Thank you for letting me know that photobucket would work! LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #83

how fun is that. you pick up the brush, you ARE a real artist. seabeyond Nov 2012 #90

Maybe I shouldn't even think in terms of good/bad - just happy. The colors make me happy :) LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #92

i am envious. and i admire you and your ability. and you are right on. seabeyond Nov 2012 #93