Being constant is hard work and you writing this piece about missing your task and delivering a very polished and inspiring apology just shows the talent that you have with words. The inner critic is harsh but don't let it stop you, I love reading Brazenface :)
“Chasing the perfection” - I can attest it’s an ongoing lifetime to deal with that. I’m sure you know this already, but you’re too hard on yourself. Keep doing what you’re doing. Beautiful, true writing as always. Hosting a group hang, that sounds brave to me, and aspirational for me. All the best in NYC - such a wonderful place
Showing up? Being honest? Sounds mighty brazen to me...
I've seen writers stop publishing when they feel like their public persona is at odds with their personal life/perspective -- such a shame. Why not take the opportunity to develop a greater range of expression in your "brand"? It's kind of like storing up a reservoir of resilience.
Anyway, well-done, as always.... and those greens/olives in the accompanying illustration were perfectly pitched to the state of mind you described!
I will come back to this comment if I ever feel like my writing no longer represents my reality. Being honest in public is so insanely hard—but honesty trumps hiding every single time. I never want to stop sharing my work again out of fear of being judged for what's actually the truth. Thank you for this, Anne.
Also - you have a sharp eye! I introduced some new greens into my Brazenface palette with this week's illustration. :)
Making art, good art, is always a struggle. It can make you happy when you pull it off. There’s no better feeling. It’s beauteous. But it’s always about hard work and inspiration and sweat and good ideas.
Beautiful, eloquent, important! Enjoyed reading it now. Will definitely revisit this again as it resonates in many ways. Thanks for pressing publish on this one!
Jeff, this means so much to me. Thank you for supporting and sharing your thoughts on this piece; it's definitely one that I doubted—so your words strike a deeper chord. P.S. I love, love, love your minimalistic photography.
Being constant is hard work and you writing this piece about missing your task and delivering a very polished and inspiring apology just shows the talent that you have with words. The inner critic is harsh but don't let it stop you, I love reading Brazenface :)
Aitanni 😭 this made my heart smile so, so wide. thank you for your kindness — it made my night <3
“Chasing the perfection” - I can attest it’s an ongoing lifetime to deal with that. I’m sure you know this already, but you’re too hard on yourself. Keep doing what you’re doing. Beautiful, true writing as always. Hosting a group hang, that sounds brave to me, and aspirational for me. All the best in NYC - such a wonderful place
Thank you for all your words of encouragement ❤️ . I am so excited to be back in NYC — if you're here in this summer, let's meet up!
I’ll let you know when I’m up there
Showing up? Being honest? Sounds mighty brazen to me...
I've seen writers stop publishing when they feel like their public persona is at odds with their personal life/perspective -- such a shame. Why not take the opportunity to develop a greater range of expression in your "brand"? It's kind of like storing up a reservoir of resilience.
Anyway, well-done, as always.... and those greens/olives in the accompanying illustration were perfectly pitched to the state of mind you described!
I will come back to this comment if I ever feel like my writing no longer represents my reality. Being honest in public is so insanely hard—but honesty trumps hiding every single time. I never want to stop sharing my work again out of fear of being judged for what's actually the truth. Thank you for this, Anne.
Also - you have a sharp eye! I introduced some new greens into my Brazenface palette with this week's illustration. :)
Making art, good art, is always a struggle. It can make you happy when you pull it off. There’s no better feeling. It’s beauteous. But it’s always about hard work and inspiration and sweat and good ideas.
—Damien Hirst
A struggle, no doubt but it's true—no better feeling that feeling like you did it! And saw it through. Thanks for this, pop ❤️
Very brave indeed. Remember you are creating space such that others feel permission to do so as well! Good job. シ
Thank you for this needed reminder (and the encouragement!)
Ready for your magic !
Beautiful, eloquent, important! Enjoyed reading it now. Will definitely revisit this again as it resonates in many ways. Thanks for pressing publish on this one!
Jeff, this means so much to me. Thank you for supporting and sharing your thoughts on this piece; it's definitely one that I doubted—so your words strike a deeper chord. P.S. I love, love, love your minimalistic photography.
Thanks so much Tatiana!