Creating art is hard and has the most satisfying rewards. It is both terrifying and amazing. I like to think of it as an extreme sport like parachuting—-once you jump you are doing it! But the most nerve-racking part is deciding to jump! Once you show people your art they have seen it and judged it! And there you are — soul exposed to the world. So this (like extreme sports) takes a bit of courage. Creating the art at home and keeping it all private is one thing. Taking a risk and sharing is another. I cannot speak for everyone’s comfort because getting over the fear of creating, showing your work to others, and believing in your work is very personal for each artist. It is self-esteem but I would take it a step further and say it is a particular artist self-esteem.
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