The 'Wall-Worthy' Dilemma

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"I want to create an original art piece that is actually 'wall-worthy' but I don't want to look foolish hanging up something that doesn't meet that standard. I'm curious to ask, what do you deem as 'wall-worthy'?"

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Ah yes, the 'wall-worthy' dilemma...

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Before I answer that question, I want you to think back when you were a kid.

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What was your standard of excellence in terms of 'wall-worthy' art?

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My guess would be just about anything you created at that age was deemed as 'wall-worthy'.

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Like most young kids, as soon as you finished your beautiful masterpiece, you'd immediately go show it off to your parents and beam with pride by your work and then either you or your parents would promptly hang it on the fridge.

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Sound familiar?

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The only difference between you then and you now is your standard of excellence.

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We all naturally evolve as people and as artists.

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So what you labeled as a 'job well done' when you were younger, is no where near how you would use that label now.

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I think it comes down to how confident we feel about our artwork.

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It has nothing to do with what 'so and so' would think about your art piece.

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It's entirely up to YOU.

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And personally, I think having varying standards of excellence depending where you are hanging your art is a safe way to go.

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Just because you aren't 5 anymore doesn't mean you can't hang that beautiful sketch on the fridge!

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But for that art show that's coming up, maybe you want to level up a bit more and spend several weeks on getting that painting just right.

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Or maybe you have something that isn't totally 'show-worthy' in your mind but it has sentimental value to you.

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Maybe make a space on your bedroom wall for that one.

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Remember, it's all up to you!

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Some of the most amazing moments I've felt as an artist is when I’ve created a piece and I look at it and almost wonder if it was actually me that really did it!

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Those art pieces are the ones I feel an immense amount of pride in.

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And not only that–They immediately bring a smile to my face and make my heart happy.

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I think that's the best kind of art.

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The kind that evokes emotion and brings the artist to a state of pride and gratitude for being able to literally create something from scratch that others can enjoy and be inspired by.

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And you have everything you need to do that yourself!

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All you have to do is put in the work and the work will take care of you, which will slowly but surely lead to increased confidence in your ability to create anything you want.

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The only limitation you have is the one in your mind.

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So go put some miles on that pencil of yours and hang up your finished piece somewhere where you can see it and be inspired by it.

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And then go do that again and again and again.

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You have so much potential, you just need to practice using it!

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Excited for you and the art journey you are on.

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With love,

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Susie