Hmm that big procrastination monster always seems to be lurking somewhere nearby ready to pounce in an instant. Although I have a theory of my own when it comes to what appears to be procrastination related to creative endeavors. As long as something is 'not quite finished' it is not quite 'out there'.
If criticism should happen along from some unexpected source then it doesn't matter because it is not yet finished, maybe the bit that did not find approval was not the final effect so to speak.
BUT
The second we declare it complete, there is the inevitable holding of breath as the world surveys our creation, ponders and makes up it's mind, at that moment we are in an incredibly vulnerable and exposed position, after all, what if they hate it???
The demon only ever really hides within our own mind, those mini fears and insecurities, any external judgement is subjective of-course, deep down we all know this. Art exists to provoke, some love it some hate it, perish the thought anybody ever find it okay that would be truly awful.
Of course there is another possibility... Maybe we just cannot be bothered to finish things at times and I have completely overthought this whole thing. 😁
Just a quick reflection I'd like to share about the piece in the post, I will be brief as I've already abused your comment section waaaay too much ((sorry!!! 🤐))
It is in relation to what I mentioned above, about the different reactions people have to the same creative offering. When I first glanced at the individual piece I saw a stylish, deliberately bold stroked scene that seemed full of anguished souls in a purgatory-like scene...
Then I noticed the fork! People are strange, right?
I hope 2020 sees you finish more things in a timely fashion, but more importantly I wish you fun, friends and fulfillment and tens of thousands of opportunities to smile 🙂
Yeah, I do agree with this one. Even though there are really times that we don't care about how others think about the result, there will always be that worry.
Ahaha. If that's the case, then maybe I am overthinking too. Lol. I do believe that we all have time for everything and we should be able to finish things on time if there's no underlying problem.
Haha, I like the anguished souls. I do think deep inside I'm having those feelings. I don't blame you for not noticing the fork right away. It's me who's not being able to put it there effectively, thus making it camouflaged. The cake doesn't even look like a cake (more like a brain!).
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I hope your 2020 will be great as well. :D