In need of a hug..

[geripatch]

Sorry Prof, if you're reading this, as I know you don't go in for lovey-dovey-huggy stuff, but I'm in real need of a hug from this group. I'm sitting here this morning in floods of tears, feeling like the crappiest artist on the planet and close to giving up with ebay art. I know this will pass - but no-one at home really understands and you guys DO!! The postal strike in the UK hit me hard as I couldn't list anything new, and the things I had already listed and sold haven't reached their destination yet. I'm dreading the feedback I'm going to get due to the postal fiasco especially since I had all 100% positive and all untarnished stars. I've recently had to increase my prices, as I've moved into oils and far more time consuming work, and also because I simply couldn't continue on just a couple of dollars a day! The watchers are gathering (probably to point and laugh) to watch the items I have listed but I don't expect anything much will happen. Anyway, just writing that down made me feel a bit better. Sorry to be a pain. Chris

[mousewords]

I think everybody does! Sometimes (like oh, say, couple hours ago) I look at my work and think, "Is it really worth my time?" It looks lame and I feel lousy. Then I get great feedback from certain somebodies or a nice note--and I'm back up drawing again! (((HUGS))) Your art is fantastic, Chris! Hang in there! Christine -- "I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?" ~John Lennon

[kengillam]

I think we all go through a "why am I painting phase" from time to time. Use the opportunity to sort out your website tidy the studio, paint the back porch etc 🙂

[spastickatart]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} -- Happy Samhain! Falcon

[geripatch]

Thank you everyone for the much-needed virtual hug and all the great advice!! I knew you guys would know how I felt. I'm feeling a little better now, and have been able to make some rational decisions about my art. I'm still painting - haven't given up yet!!- but have to make sure I don't get SO stressed about it in future :) Thanks again, Chris

[316barri]

chris,when all else fails,try a different artform!write a song or a poem,or a story,i'll bet you'll end up wanting to illustrate it!:) bear -- okay,i give up!what is it?

[316barri]

or cook,like i do,lol!food is also an art.... -- okay,i give up!what is it?

[drawdog5]

A nice soak in the tub, some chocolate, perhaps some wine, just give yourself a break!! I really have nothing else to add Chris, other than that you sure came to the right place to vent and fret. Wonderful advice and wonderful people here 🙂 :) I'm glad you're feeling a bit better now. But I'm sure you can use some more (((((((HUGS))))))). -- -Ann "What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?"

[nekonekokitteh]

T____T... I feel sorry for you.. I've been through same thing too..just not on ebay though.. ((((hugss)))) -- i display aceo that is selling on ebay art gallery style http://www.squidoo.com/aceo-on-ebay