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The more I keep trying to put myself out there the less importance the rejections take. I'm not going to stop creating, hurt or not, but I think I'm finally starting to get a thicker skin when it comes to showing my work publicly. I can't say that I'm not discouraged and it certainly feels as though I'm due for positive reinforcement but I will get back up and try again.
What about you? What keeps you trying after being rejected?
good post!
ReplyDeleteI think in terms of creative output, not being overly concerned with my work being accepted by others helps, and actually being flattered when it's rejected because that just means I'm still ahead of the curve ;)
no one initially liked/understood Van Gogh, Bruckner or Tesla either ;)
LOL. Well you're way ahead of me I think. I like that thought process though....I'm too advent-garde ...I'm a Supa-star!
ReplyDeleteI agree with bexor's comment....I think the most important thing is to make the work that you are called to make....NO one else can do it, it's your job and you've already said you felt you were born to do this....follow that! Juried venues always mean someone is rejected and it's not a reflection on you, just the sensibilities of the "juror" in that moment of time. You are still whole and safe to make the lovely work you make! Enjoy! Patti
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