I actually found this to (really) be a pretty interesting read, and one that I flew through even though I was watching Battlestar Galactica. Did I say that out loud? I meant, I had the lights on high and I was focusing intently on the reading.
To be fair that’s the way I study, with plenty of distraction.
Anyway, the reading was very motivational and very timely. I’ve found it true on many occasions that the ‘psychology’ of art-making can either be elating or crippling. Usually it’s both. Whenever I feel elated at something that happened during or after the making of art I usually (inevitably) find it followed closely by a crushing disappointment of some kind. One thing I learned from this at least in the student capacity is to ignore the highs…or at least demystify them enough so that when the lows come they don’t hit me right in the junk.
I found it interesting and revealing that on page 14 of the article, it explains how fears can manifest in sneaky and weaselly kinds of ways such as: laziness, resistance to deadlines, irritation with materials or surroundings and preoccupation with the success or achievements of others. I found that I could relate to all of those on various levels…and there have been times when I let those things really hinder me.
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