So, I've decided to enter a "Top Artist" competition. I have no idea as to where I should begin, but if I discipline myself enough the next few months to polish up on the basics, simply entering the competition would be a huge step for me.
Renowned Artist and Author, Betty Edwards is a great teacher and her works are a great tool for many. She will be judging the competition which is intimidating, yet exciting and the art entered should be based from her book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.
I will strive to do my very best work in the time prior to deadline. I look forward to pushing my limits and finding strength through practice. Though the cash reward for the chosen "Top Artist" is larger than I can comprehend, it simply doesn't matter. My goal in this competition is to see what I'm made of. Do I have the discipline, desire, strength and courage it takes within myself to show my work to others. This is a step I MUST take to become the Author and Illustrator I aspire to be. I can't rise above if I don't fall. I certainly can't learn if I hide from criticism. The joy of learning is in the use of the knowledge gained.
Remember this:
It takes a lot of courage
to show your dreams
to someone else.
-Erma Bombeck
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