Wow, thank you! Actually 99% of the time I end up feeling like such a failure

Not only as an artist but it becomes a global, “Ive always been a failure, always will be a failure, why am I here on earth, is it for punishment?”

This painting I don’t feel that sense of shame and failure so it’s a relief.

Honestly I don’t even know why I try to make art, it’s usually such a frustrating thing for me and leaves me so blue most of the time. But I feel compelled to keep trying anyway,

Not quite finished with this yet

Want to look at it awhile and make the needed changes tomorrow. 8x10 on UArt pastel paper 500 grit.

Link to my Pinterest, don’t know how to embed a photo, sorry. I’m trying to stay busy, helps with anxiety some.

https://pin.it/4roju1l

Bitterroot

By Amy Martin. This is one of my go-to songs when I feel tired and blue and achey. Somehow it helps.

The Wind

Today's pastel painting.

Did another painting today.

Did a second painting today. 9x12 on Uart 500 paper.

Playing with my art supplies always helps me keep anxiety down.

I did this soft pastel painting this week, from a reference photo my sister in law gave to me to use for a painting for her.

https://pin.it/1OM7BNf

Some Beatles for you

Wolfgang Borchert

Any of his books and poems.

This is one of my favorites, translated to English.

http://www.swans.com/library/art13/xxx123.html