Probably not what you wanted to hear first thing this morning but it’s true. I posted a picture a few days ago that said something to the effect of “In order to live the creative life we must lose the fear of being wrong.” Artists need to fail. We can’t help it. We create things that have not existed before. It’s like the old saying, you have to break some eggs to make an omelet. Fear of failure will cripple us creatively. Fail boldly. Give your best, create with conviction and know this, it’s not always going to work, but you will be very limited as an artist if you only do what’s safe.
Don’t be afraid to fail! Remember the Bible tells us that we were not given a spirit that makes us a slave again to fear. What we were given was a Spirit of Sonship. We are God’s children, He’s our Abba, literally our daddy. When we set out with all our hearts to please and honor Him, I have a feeling even our failures hang on Daddy’s refrigerator door.
Create with great love and fear no art.
Totally agree! Play, play, play and play your very best, then the best will come forth. I love the “word picture” of God hanging up my art work on the frig, even the failures(or what we perceive as failures), but not in His eyes, Abby, He is so pleased for every one! I plan to keep that image in my mind and heart! Thank you.
That is the truth. If we are going to succeed at being creative we have to eliminate the fear of failure. One of the great ways to do this is to minimize the risk by sketching and planning, taking the inexpensive steps first. Of course this doesn’t always work. Sometimes you just need to go for it!
God bless,
Dave