Friday, October 27, 2023

Creation begins with an act of destruction


I created this video as a source of inspiration for fellow artists, encouraging them to venture beyond their artistic comfort zones. The act of painting over an existing piece may appear counterproductive to some, especially considering the time and effort invested in the original artwork, which may have seemed satisfactory. However, personal satisfaction was paramount to me. I couldn't endorse something that fell short of my own standards. I believe that true bravery lies in not treating our work as precious gems, but rather as steps toward continuous improvement. Each time I've mustered the courage to move beyond mere "good," I've uncovered something even better.

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