the artist seeks forgiveness, Monotype of the Day #208

One of the challenges of being an artist is there is no escape while you are working. Many times unprocessed emotions come up while working. I'm convinced this is why so many artists have been heavy drinkers, etc. These feelings can be raw and intense and as with anything, you can choose to face them or run away. I try my best to (wo)man up and deal. This is a very personal piece. I'm sharing it because it's an universal experience. We torture ourselves for years over such minor things. We turn to others for forgiveness when it is really we who need to forgive ourselves. Today after making this piece, I forgive myself for the times I didn’t live up to my own expectations