When you let go of who you were supposed to be, you become who you are meant to be.
For me, that means letting go of expectations. Did you know that daily I have at least one person write to me to say that they wish I would create my "old" style of art, or "good art again", or "darker stuff", or "brighter stuff"...Everyone has an opinion, and you know what? Everyone is entitled to it. Just the same as I am entitled to change, growth, and standing steadfast in the wake of criticism. I cannot create to please others, but I can create for others. There is a difference. I lead with my own curiosity, and I try to touch people with the results.
For me, becoming who I am meant to be means following my deep, instinctual curiosity. Letting that curiosity be enough to carry me and lead me. Knowing that wherever I go, I will meet with whoever I am supposed to, and that my art will touch whoever it needs to.
These new paintographs (why not?) signify a shift in how I create. I am so, so ready for it. Are you here for it, or not so much?
You can see closeups on my Instagram:
www.instagram.com/brookeshaden 