I find myself trying to make my first try, my only. I would love to be able to be happy with every inch of my paintings and the first attempt of whatever I am trying to accomplish - but I have found that is never going to happen. My work will never be perfect, I will always be able to tell when I messed up or how something "could have" looked. Accepting this can only allow me to step outside of my comfort zone, experiment and enjoy rather than perfect my art.
"The problems arise when we confuse others' priorities with our own. We carry real and imagined critics with us constantly - veritable babble of voices.."
Relating to the first quote, I believe an artist (or all individuals) are their worst critic. I can tell someone every single thing that is wrong with my art. What is interesting to see when displaying art is what others pick up on - what you love and they hate, what you hate and they love. It is interesting to see if the self-conscious voices in your head help you or prevent you from reaching your potential.
"For the artist, the issue of acceptance begins as one simple, haunting question: When your work is counted, will it be counted as art?"
The fear of what is and is not creative is a major part of my creating art. I am constantly worried that something I might find interesting will turn out cliche. I cannot fully put into words why I feel this, but this quote seem to help me understand that may be a risk of creating art for other's enjoyment.
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