Yes, you are right failure comes with the art... especially when you need to sell/comply to the market. I am especially bad at this (selling I mean). But its not the market alone, but the process of creating which often leads to doubts and self critic and I think it is really helpful to have the possibility to be open about this without the fear of other using this against one.
And the relevant community’s in Hive are really helpful in this regard.
As I have commented, I for example find the way you tackle sewing/fashion super interesting and helpful (perhaps because I am more timid regarding sewing). It is liberating to see how you work and your photo setups are always wonderful. Reading about your process lets me connect even more… And having people (like you and all the others who commented) whose art and personality you value is very important to get going when the outside (or the inner critic) pushes back.
argh… rambling, sorry.
Just for you to laugh: i had to unravel the shawl because i misread row 3 so fundamentally it even was funny 😄
And with the sketchbook. I also have sketchbooks which are more like a notebook with ideas, scribbling, fast sketches and the occasionally filled page. This more formal sketchbook where I try to fill every (ok, most) pages is a new thing for me. It helps that the book is so tiny (11 x 11 cm) 🤣
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Yes for sure, I guess selling "things" has its own science all together, but I feel you when it comes to your own honest expression (through art) it becomes a lot more difficult. I guess a rejection of a piece then feels more as a rejection of your self.. Then even there though, I had to learn, that exposing yourself in that sense might go wrong, and might put you down. But then if you find resonance and people understanding and appreciating it, this is just worth so much, I feel, that all the rejections are kind of worth it... So I feel like not exposing in fear of rejection isnt really an option anymore, even though keeping expectations as low as possible really helps..
And then as you said I also feel amazed by all the positive and inspiring exchange, feedback and exposure on hive. There as well it did take me a long time actually from creating my account to post something (in doubt I would cope with bad or no reaction at all) but again I am super happy I went for it and didnt shy away..
For your art, as well, the part I saw of it on hive, I was very inspired by it I must say. How you found a way to combine sewing/crocheting with contemporary art, installations and sculptures which is something I was thinking of but havent seen or found anywhere!!
to come to an end well yes I guess having a small sketchbook helps..:) and keeping the thinking low might help against unravelling..hahah