This past week has not been productive. And in the time I was working creatively, I was plagued by self-doubt. Regardless, it’s here to see.
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Syliva Plath
This past week has not been productive. And in the time I was working creatively, I was plagued by self-doubt. Regardless, it’s here to see.
susanne semchuk 
ah. self doubt. so human. you still created and you still produced. and it looks fine to me!
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Thank you! There is still work to do on all of these before I will call them finished. Hopefully I will feel more inspired when I return to them.
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The stencils are gorgeous, Susanne.
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Thanks! I’m still feeling that they seem to be too much about the stencils themselves and not enough about something more interesting than that. But hopefully they will evolve.
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I had a similar feeling when contemplating woodcut patterns recently. But I think that you’re being hard on yourself. I saw a beautiful set of patterns and enjoyed the presentation. I know it must have taken some time and effort to make these. I appreciate that very much. xo
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I love your seven apples so very much, lovely clean lines and the fruit looks alive. Your stencils too are great!
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I’m still debating about adding some coloured glazes to a couple of the apples. I’m afraid that I could just ruin it, but then that is the point of trying new things – risk equals reward as they say. Thanks for your kind remarks!
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Let us see it if you do, it looks beautiful as it is, the lines are so interesting, but like you say – art is trying our new things and ways and reactions too to what our eyes perceive. I look forward to hear what you decide – when or if you do.
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