Those two boxes hold eight months of hard work. Hard to believe that everything squishes down into two boxes.
Now that I've shipped the boxes off, I think that I can comfortably say that most of my part of my book is complete. I still have step-outs to do and a photo shoot to go to in February. And of course there will be edits and changes and surprises that come up. It's a long journey to November 2013 (the currently scheduled publishing date).
I do feel a bit of relief. This has been a surprisingly difficult process.
I had lunch with a friend several weeks ago. She asked me how the book was going. Was I having "fun" writing it? I told her, "no." She looked surprised. I tried to explain.
My book is about stamp carving. It's a very technical topic. I've developed some complicated techniques and writing careful directions for them and sketching out illustrations is slow and tedious work. It's like I'm writing a VCR manual. At the very least I have more sympathy for the sad directions that come from IKEA.
Writing this book has also unearthed all of my deep-seated artistic insecurities. And there are a lot of them.
I cannot tell you the number of times that I have sat and stared at a blank sheet of paper, held hostage by my insecurities. Every project I make isn't "good enough." At some points it has felt as if I've forgotten who I am and I'm trying to be something or someone else and do "those kinds of projects that people like." It has been a difficult journey.
Of course there have also been wonderful moments and many many projects that I love! I guess it's just that I've been shocked by how close to the surface my insecurities are and how quickly they floated up.
In the end, there was no magic pill for getting over my fears. Ruthless determination was the only solution. When I got lost and found myself engulfed by negativity I simply kept going. I forced myself to make a mark, try something — as Nike has been telling us for years: just do it. But it wasn't easy.
I know that on this blog and in my classes I preach a kind of loosey-goosey easy going approach to art. It's all about embracing imperfection and leaving your expectations behind. I say those things because they're reminders to me too. Reminders to let go, to go ahead and mess up the page, to try something new, to be brave. So if you're out there and you're struggling, just know that it's hard for me too. I'm actually quite a perfectionist and a control freak. I simply choose to rail against those tendencies and reach for something full of joy and freedom.
Hopefully in November 2013 I'll be holding a book full of joy and freedom.
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. If you live in the NYC area and want to pick up two boxes of FREE craft/art supplies, send me an e-mail. Some of it is brand new and some is used. You have to be able to pick the boxes up from midtown Manhattan today or tomorrow. You will need a car, cab, or rolling suitcase to transport them. First one to e-mail gets the boxes. They're gone! Thanks!
can’t wait to see your book Julie, I am sure it will be wonderful. I am very new to stamp carving (not even worth showing what I already did LOL) but until Nov 2013 I’ll be good 🙂 wish I live in NYC.
can’t wait to see your book Julie, I am sure it will be wonderful. I am very new to stamp carving (not even worth showing what I already did LOL) but until Nov 2013 I’ll be good 🙂 wish I live in NYC.
can’t wait to see your book Julie, I am sure it will be wonderful. I am very new to stamp carving (not even worth showing what I already did LOL) but until Nov 2013 I’ll be good 🙂 wish I live in NYC.
can’t wait to see your book Julie, I am sure it will be wonderful. I am very new to stamp carving (not even worth showing what I already did LOL) but until Nov 2013 I’ll be good 🙂 wish I live in NYC.
can’t wait to see your book Julie, I am sure it will be wonderful. I am very new to stamp carving (not even worth showing what I already did LOL) but until Nov 2013 I’ll be good 🙂 wish I live in NYC.
Congratulations on getting to the final stages. It has required much dedication I’m sure. I too wish I lived in NYC…bad luck for me.
Congratulations on getting to the final stages. It has required much dedication I’m sure. I too wish I lived in NYC…bad luck for me.
Congratulations on getting to the final stages. It has required much dedication I’m sure. I too wish I lived in NYC…bad luck for me.
Congratulations on getting to the final stages. It has required much dedication I’m sure. I too wish I lived in NYC…bad luck for me.
Congratulations on getting to the final stages. It has required much dedication I’m sure. I too wish I lived in NYC…bad luck for me.
Truly a wonderful post and a great reminder. Thank you so much for sharing!
Truly a wonderful post and a great reminder. Thank you so much for sharing!
Truly a wonderful post and a great reminder. Thank you so much for sharing!
Truly a wonderful post and a great reminder. Thank you so much for sharing!
Truly a wonderful post and a great reminder. Thank you so much for sharing!
I loved reading you post today. Inspirational in many ways. The struggles you faced in publishing your book, and the inner motivation and determination are lesson we can apply to our everyday lives. Pursuing your dreams is sometimes hard to do, congratulations, you should be proud!
I loved reading you post today. Inspirational in many ways. The struggles you faced in publishing your book, and the inner motivation and determination are lesson we can apply to our everyday lives. Pursuing your dreams is sometimes hard to do, congratulations, you should be proud!
I loved reading you post today. Inspirational in many ways. The struggles you faced in publishing your book, and the inner motivation and determination are lesson we can apply to our everyday lives. Pursuing your dreams is sometimes hard to do, congratulations, you should be proud!
I loved reading you post today. Inspirational in many ways. The struggles you faced in publishing your book, and the inner motivation and determination are lesson we can apply to our everyday lives. Pursuing your dreams is sometimes hard to do, congratulations, you should be proud!
I loved reading you post today. Inspirational in many ways. The struggles you faced in publishing your book, and the inner motivation and determination are lesson we can apply to our everyday lives. Pursuing your dreams is sometimes hard to do, congratulations, you should be proud!
I wish I knew somebody in NY!
😀 You are a tough woman I must say! Congratulations to your process of becoming an “author”.
I wish I knew somebody in NY!
😀 You are a tough woman I must say! Congratulations to your process of becoming an “author”.
I wish I knew somebody in NY!
😀 You are a tough woman I must say! Congratulations to your process of becoming an “author”.
I wish I knew somebody in NY!
😀 You are a tough woman I must say! Congratulations to your process of becoming an “author”.
I wish I knew somebody in NY!
😀 You are a tough woman I must say! Congratulations to your process of becoming an “author”.
Sometimes these tough assignments help to clarify what YOU are all about…pushing through difficulties is really a LIFE LESSON…well done 😉
Sometimes these tough assignments help to clarify what YOU are all about…pushing through difficulties is really a LIFE LESSON…well done 😉
Sometimes these tough assignments help to clarify what YOU are all about…pushing through difficulties is really a LIFE LESSON…well done 😉
Sometimes these tough assignments help to clarify what YOU are all about…pushing through difficulties is really a LIFE LESSON…well done 😉
Sometimes these tough assignments help to clarify what YOU are all about…pushing through difficulties is really a LIFE LESSON…well done 😉
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and reassuring everyone. It’s easy to make assumptions about artists you admire, and think that everything comes easy for them. We’re all trying to find our own way, trying to be authentic, but it is not always easy. Congratulations on finishing your projects – can’t wait to see the finished result next year!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and reassuring everyone. It’s easy to make assumptions about artists you admire, and think that everything comes easy for them. We’re all trying to find our own way, trying to be authentic, but it is not always easy. Congratulations on finishing your projects – can’t wait to see the finished result next year!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and reassuring everyone. It’s easy to make assumptions about artists you admire, and think that everything comes easy for them. We’re all trying to find our own way, trying to be authentic, but it is not always easy. Congratulations on finishing your projects – can’t wait to see the finished result next year!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and reassuring everyone. It’s easy to make assumptions about artists you admire, and think that everything comes easy for them. We’re all trying to find our own way, trying to be authentic, but it is not always easy. Congratulations on finishing your projects – can’t wait to see the finished result next year!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and reassuring everyone. It’s easy to make assumptions about artists you admire, and think that everything comes easy for them. We’re all trying to find our own way, trying to be authentic, but it is not always easy. Congratulations on finishing your projects – can’t wait to see the finished result next year!
Congratulations on battling and overcoming those doubts, we’ve all got ’em! It’s through YOUR dedication and persistence that a most fabulous (I am certain of this) book is coming out next year. I look forward to reading and drooling all over it & am certain I’ll be able to follow your directions. Because YOU wrote it. Yippee!!!
Congratulations on battling and overcoming those doubts, we’ve all got ’em! It’s through YOUR dedication and persistence that a most fabulous (I am certain of this) book is coming out next year. I look forward to reading and drooling all over it & am certain I’ll be able to follow your directions. Because YOU wrote it. Yippee!!!
Congratulations on battling and overcoming those doubts, we’ve all got ’em! It’s through YOUR dedication and persistence that a most fabulous (I am certain of this) book is coming out next year. I look forward to reading and drooling all over it & am certain I’ll be able to follow your directions. Because YOU wrote it. Yippee!!!
Congratulations on battling and overcoming those doubts, we’ve all got ’em! It’s through YOUR dedication and persistence that a most fabulous (I am certain of this) book is coming out next year. I look forward to reading and drooling all over it & am certain I’ll be able to follow your directions. Because YOU wrote it. Yippee!!!
Congratulations on battling and overcoming those doubts, we’ve all got ’em! It’s through YOUR dedication and persistence that a most fabulous (I am certain of this) book is coming out next year. I look forward to reading and drooling all over it & am certain I’ll be able to follow your directions. Because YOU wrote it. Yippee!!!
Good for you – for making it through and for being brave enough to share with us. I always strive to have the ‘inside me’ be the same as the ‘outside me’ and that is what art (including writing) do – expose the inside to the outside. Thanks for efforts in authenticity and leading the way. Lori W at Art Camp for Women
Good for you – for making it through and for being brave enough to share with us. I always strive to have the ‘inside me’ be the same as the ‘outside me’ and that is what art (including writing) do – expose the inside to the outside. Thanks for efforts in authenticity and leading the way. Lori W at Art Camp for Women
Good for you – for making it through and for being brave enough to share with us. I always strive to have the ‘inside me’ be the same as the ‘outside me’ and that is what art (including writing) do – expose the inside to the outside. Thanks for efforts in authenticity and leading the way. Lori W at Art Camp for Women
Good for you – for making it through and for being brave enough to share with us. I always strive to have the ‘inside me’ be the same as the ‘outside me’ and that is what art (including writing) do – expose the inside to the outside. Thanks for efforts in authenticity and leading the way. Lori W at Art Camp for Women
Good for you – for making it through and for being brave enough to share with us. I always strive to have the ‘inside me’ be the same as the ‘outside me’ and that is what art (including writing) do – expose the inside to the outside. Thanks for efforts in authenticity and leading the way. Lori W at Art Camp for Women
Hooray for going, determination and getting it done! Our inner critic is very strong sometimes… now take a breather, relax and enjoy the Christmas season!
Hooray for going, determination and getting it done! Our inner critic is very strong sometimes… now take a breather, relax and enjoy the Christmas season!
Hooray for going, determination and getting it done! Our inner critic is very strong sometimes… now take a breather, relax and enjoy the Christmas season!
Hooray for going, determination and getting it done! Our inner critic is very strong sometimes… now take a breather, relax and enjoy the Christmas season!
Hooray for going, determination and getting it done! Our inner critic is very strong sometimes… now take a breather, relax and enjoy the Christmas season!
Thanks for sharing. I am struggling with my own perfectionist voice and am learning how to calm it, right now. It is always good to hear that successful artists have demons too. I can’t wait for your book. 🙂
Thanks for sharing. I am struggling with my own perfectionist voice and am learning how to calm it, right now. It is always good to hear that successful artists have demons too. I can’t wait for your book. 🙂
Thanks for sharing. I am struggling with my own perfectionist voice and am learning how to calm it, right now. It is always good to hear that successful artists have demons too. I can’t wait for your book. 🙂
Thanks for sharing. I am struggling with my own perfectionist voice and am learning how to calm it, right now. It is always good to hear that successful artists have demons too. I can’t wait for your book. 🙂
Thanks for sharing. I am struggling with my own perfectionist voice and am learning how to calm it, right now. It is always good to hear that successful artists have demons too. I can’t wait for your book. 🙂
This self-doubt you describe is what prevents others from even attempting new things. That you embrace it and move on is what makes you so beloved by many of us. Others of us adopt a public persona, a loosely-goosey one, to face this fear or to encourage others to get pass their own fears, and we have always seen a bit past the Julie on camera. Makes us treasure you even more.
Were perfection your goal, you would not have touched the world as you have done. Now, if I could just get a bit of the energy you have. . . . Can’t wait for the book! And thank you for enormous sharing.
This self-doubt you describe is what prevents others from even attempting new things. That you embrace it and move on is what makes you so beloved by many of us. Others of us adopt a public persona, a loosely-goosey one, to face this fear or to encourage others to get pass their own fears, and we have always seen a bit past the Julie on camera. Makes us treasure you even more.
Were perfection your goal, you would not have touched the world as you have done. Now, if I could just get a bit of the energy you have. . . . Can’t wait for the book! And thank you for enormous sharing.
This self-doubt you describe is what prevents others from even attempting new things. That you embrace it and move on is what makes you so beloved by many of us. Others of us adopt a public persona, a loosely-goosey one, to face this fear or to encourage others to get pass their own fears, and we have always seen a bit past the Julie on camera. Makes us treasure you even more.
Were perfection your goal, you would not have touched the world as you have done. Now, if I could just get a bit of the energy you have. . . . Can’t wait for the book! And thank you for enormous sharing.
This self-doubt you describe is what prevents others from even attempting new things. That you embrace it and move on is what makes you so beloved by many of us. Others of us adopt a public persona, a loosely-goosey one, to face this fear or to encourage others to get pass their own fears, and we have always seen a bit past the Julie on camera. Makes us treasure you even more.
Were perfection your goal, you would not have touched the world as you have done. Now, if I could just get a bit of the energy you have. . . . Can’t wait for the book! And thank you for enormous sharing.
This self-doubt you describe is what prevents others from even attempting new things. That you embrace it and move on is what makes you so beloved by many of us. Others of us adopt a public persona, a loosely-goosey one, to face this fear or to encourage others to get pass their own fears, and we have always seen a bit past the Julie on camera. Makes us treasure you even more.
Were perfection your goal, you would not have touched the world as you have done. Now, if I could just get a bit of the energy you have. . . . Can’t wait for the book! And thank you for enormous sharing.
As normal as insecurities are, they still suck! I’m glad you were able to work through them. I can’t wait for you book to come out!
As normal as insecurities are, they still suck! I’m glad you were able to work through them. I can’t wait for you book to come out!
As normal as insecurities are, they still suck! I’m glad you were able to work through them. I can’t wait for you book to come out!
As normal as insecurities are, they still suck! I’m glad you were able to work through them. I can’t wait for you book to come out!
As normal as insecurities are, they still suck! I’m glad you were able to work through them. I can’t wait for you book to come out!
You did it Julie! It must have been a tough battle, but you made it through, I can’t wait to see the fruits of your labor. I’m sure it will shape up to be an amazing book! Yay!
You did it Julie! It must have been a tough battle, but you made it through, I can’t wait to see the fruits of your labor. I’m sure it will shape up to be an amazing book! Yay!
You did it Julie! It must have been a tough battle, but you made it through, I can’t wait to see the fruits of your labor. I’m sure it will shape up to be an amazing book! Yay!
You did it Julie! It must have been a tough battle, but you made it through, I can’t wait to see the fruits of your labor. I’m sure it will shape up to be an amazing book! Yay!
You did it Julie! It must have been a tough battle, but you made it through, I can’t wait to see the fruits of your labor. I’m sure it will shape up to be an amazing book! Yay!
Couldn’t agree more!
Couldn’t agree more!
Couldn’t agree more!
Couldn’t agree more!
Couldn’t agree more!
Congratulations on finishing the book and shipping all your hard work out for review. But most of all congrats on your courage and determination!
Congratulations on finishing the book and shipping all your hard work out for review. But most of all congrats on your courage and determination!
Congratulations on finishing the book and shipping all your hard work out for review. But most of all congrats on your courage and determination!
Congratulations on finishing the book and shipping all your hard work out for review. But most of all congrats on your courage and determination!
Congratulations on finishing the book and shipping all your hard work out for review. But most of all congrats on your courage and determination!
My library awaits a copy…
My library awaits a copy…
My library awaits a copy…
My library awaits a copy…
My library awaits a copy…
Congratulations on finishing your BOOK!!! How exciting! And how marvelous of you to reveal self doubt. Thank you for giving the rest of us “hope” to proceed!!! 🙂 Have followed your blog for a short while and have thoroughly enjoyed your posts and generous info. You rock!
Congratulations on finishing your BOOK!!! How exciting! And how marvelous of you to reveal self doubt. Thank you for giving the rest of us “hope” to proceed!!! 🙂 Have followed your blog for a short while and have thoroughly enjoyed your posts and generous info. You rock!
Congratulations on finishing your BOOK!!! How exciting! And how marvelous of you to reveal self doubt. Thank you for giving the rest of us “hope” to proceed!!! 🙂 Have followed your blog for a short while and have thoroughly enjoyed your posts and generous info. You rock!
Congratulations on finishing your BOOK!!! How exciting! And how marvelous of you to reveal self doubt. Thank you for giving the rest of us “hope” to proceed!!! 🙂 Have followed your blog for a short while and have thoroughly enjoyed your posts and generous info. You rock!
Congratulations on finishing your BOOK!!! How exciting! And how marvelous of you to reveal self doubt. Thank you for giving the rest of us “hope” to proceed!!! 🙂 Have followed your blog for a short while and have thoroughly enjoyed your posts and generous info. You rock!
I know you must be relieved to get the book done. Congrats!!! If it’s like other things you do, I know it will be great! The last few art books I have purchased have been a collection ofother people’s art. The art books I enjoy the most are the books that the author shows “their” art and gives an explanation of how they did a particular piece of art.
Mary
I know you must be relieved to get the book done. Congrats!!! If it’s like other things you do, I know it will be great! The last few art books I have purchased have been a collection ofother people’s art. The art books I enjoy the most are the books that the author shows “their” art and gives an explanation of how they did a particular piece of art.
Mary
I know you must be relieved to get the book done. Congrats!!! If it’s like other things you do, I know it will be great! The last few art books I have purchased have been a collection ofother people’s art. The art books I enjoy the most are the books that the author shows “their” art and gives an explanation of how they did a particular piece of art.
Mary
I know you must be relieved to get the book done. Congrats!!! If it’s like other things you do, I know it will be great! The last few art books I have purchased have been a collection ofother people’s art. The art books I enjoy the most are the books that the author shows “their” art and gives an explanation of how they did a particular piece of art.
Mary
I know you must be relieved to get the book done. Congrats!!! If it’s like other things you do, I know it will be great! The last few art books I have purchased have been a collection ofother people’s art. The art books I enjoy the most are the books that the author shows “their” art and gives an explanation of how they did a particular piece of art.
Mary
Thanks for sharing the process and how hard you have worked to make your dreams come true. Sometimes it’s easy for those of us reading your blog to lose sight of the great creative effort it takes to share something with us almost every day. If only I was in New York, best wishes to the lucky recipients.
Thanks for sharing the process and how hard you have worked to make your dreams come true. Sometimes it’s easy for those of us reading your blog to lose sight of the great creative effort it takes to share something with us almost every day. If only I was in New York, best wishes to the lucky recipients.
Thanks for sharing the process and how hard you have worked to make your dreams come true. Sometimes it’s easy for those of us reading your blog to lose sight of the great creative effort it takes to share something with us almost every day. If only I was in New York, best wishes to the lucky recipients.
Thanks for sharing the process and how hard you have worked to make your dreams come true. Sometimes it’s easy for those of us reading your blog to lose sight of the great creative effort it takes to share something with us almost every day. If only I was in New York, best wishes to the lucky recipients.
Thanks for sharing the process and how hard you have worked to make your dreams come true. Sometimes it’s easy for those of us reading your blog to lose sight of the great creative effort it takes to share something with us almost every day. If only I was in New York, best wishes to the lucky recipients.
I love your writing and your art, Julie. It is refreshing to watch you paint over things, track progress, and admit fear. It helps me to do the same. Thank you!
PS Way to go on the book – you did it! How are you going to celebrate? Congrats!
I love your writing and your art, Julie. It is refreshing to watch you paint over things, track progress, and admit fear. It helps me to do the same. Thank you!
PS Way to go on the book – you did it! How are you going to celebrate? Congrats!
I love your writing and your art, Julie. It is refreshing to watch you paint over things, track progress, and admit fear. It helps me to do the same. Thank you!
PS Way to go on the book – you did it! How are you going to celebrate? Congrats!
I love your writing and your art, Julie. It is refreshing to watch you paint over things, track progress, and admit fear. It helps me to do the same. Thank you!
PS Way to go on the book – you did it! How are you going to celebrate? Congrats!
I love your writing and your art, Julie. It is refreshing to watch you paint over things, track progress, and admit fear. It helps me to do the same. Thank you!
PS Way to go on the book – you did it! How are you going to celebrate? Congrats!
Good for you to plow through those negatives and to end up with a positive. We all have those insecurities. I really admire you for being vulnerable to us all. It shows how authentic you are! Love ya!
Good for you to plow through those negatives and to end up with a positive. We all have those insecurities. I really admire you for being vulnerable to us all. It shows how authentic you are! Love ya!
Good for you to plow through those negatives and to end up with a positive. We all have those insecurities. I really admire you for being vulnerable to us all. It shows how authentic you are! Love ya!
Good for you to plow through those negatives and to end up with a positive. We all have those insecurities. I really admire you for being vulnerable to us all. It shows how authentic you are! Love ya!
Good for you to plow through those negatives and to end up with a positive. We all have those insecurities. I really admire you for being vulnerable to us all. It shows how authentic you are! Love ya!
How did you know I needed to hear this today? Your post came at just the right time- thank you!
How did you know I needed to hear this today? Your post came at just the right time- thank you!
How did you know I needed to hear this today? Your post came at just the right time- thank you!
How did you know I needed to hear this today? Your post came at just the right time- thank you!
How did you know I needed to hear this today? Your post came at just the right time- thank you!
As a huge self-doubter myself, I really appreciate your sharing that you too have self-doubts. I absolutely LOVE the way that you teach. And your blog is the only blog that I read everyday, and if I’m away, I go back and look at those I miss. You are Fabulous!!! Thank you so much for just being you and being Real!
As a huge self-doubter myself, I really appreciate your sharing that you too have self-doubts. I absolutely LOVE the way that you teach. And your blog is the only blog that I read everyday, and if I’m away, I go back and look at those I miss. You are Fabulous!!! Thank you so much for just being you and being Real!
As a huge self-doubter myself, I really appreciate your sharing that you too have self-doubts. I absolutely LOVE the way that you teach. And your blog is the only blog that I read everyday, and if I’m away, I go back and look at those I miss. You are Fabulous!!! Thank you so much for just being you and being Real!
As a huge self-doubter myself, I really appreciate your sharing that you too have self-doubts. I absolutely LOVE the way that you teach. And your blog is the only blog that I read everyday, and if I’m away, I go back and look at those I miss. You are Fabulous!!! Thank you so much for just being you and being Real!
As a huge self-doubter myself, I really appreciate your sharing that you too have self-doubts. I absolutely LOVE the way that you teach. And your blog is the only blog that I read everyday, and if I’m away, I go back and look at those I miss. You are Fabulous!!! Thank you so much for just being you and being Real!
Honey Pie, you have been in the process of giving birth – it’s not supposed to be easy. Congratulations. Your fans – and I’m a big one, can’t wait to welcome your “child” into this world.
Honey Pie, you have been in the process of giving birth – it’s not supposed to be easy. Congratulations. Your fans – and I’m a big one, can’t wait to welcome your “child” into this world.
Honey Pie, you have been in the process of giving birth – it’s not supposed to be easy. Congratulations. Your fans – and I’m a big one, can’t wait to welcome your “child” into this world.
Honey Pie, you have been in the process of giving birth – it’s not supposed to be easy. Congratulations. Your fans – and I’m a big one, can’t wait to welcome your “child” into this world.
Honey Pie, you have been in the process of giving birth – it’s not supposed to be easy. Congratulations. Your fans – and I’m a big one, can’t wait to welcome your “child” into this world.
I cannot wait to see your book. I think anyone that has any success, must doubt their work quite often. That may be the one thing that keeps pushing us to try something else and keep striving for excellence. Not perfection, but excellence in the quality and purpose of our work. Congrats on crossing this hurdle.
I cannot wait to see your book. I think anyone that has any success, must doubt their work quite often. That may be the one thing that keeps pushing us to try something else and keep striving for excellence. Not perfection, but excellence in the quality and purpose of our work. Congrats on crossing this hurdle.
I cannot wait to see your book. I think anyone that has any success, must doubt their work quite often. That may be the one thing that keeps pushing us to try something else and keep striving for excellence. Not perfection, but excellence in the quality and purpose of our work. Congrats on crossing this hurdle.
I cannot wait to see your book. I think anyone that has any success, must doubt their work quite often. That may be the one thing that keeps pushing us to try something else and keep striving for excellence. Not perfection, but excellence in the quality and purpose of our work. Congrats on crossing this hurdle.
I cannot wait to see your book. I think anyone that has any success, must doubt their work quite often. That may be the one thing that keeps pushing us to try something else and keep striving for excellence. Not perfection, but excellence in the quality and purpose of our work. Congrats on crossing this hurdle.
HOORAY for you. What a big accomplishment! I am so happy for you. You have helped me feel like an artist. I hope we(all your happy followers) help you feel validated in your efforts to share with us. YAY!
HOORAY for you. What a big accomplishment! I am so happy for you. You have helped me feel like an artist. I hope we(all your happy followers) help you feel validated in your efforts to share with us. YAY!
HOORAY for you. What a big accomplishment! I am so happy for you. You have helped me feel like an artist. I hope we(all your happy followers) help you feel validated in your efforts to share with us. YAY!
HOORAY for you. What a big accomplishment! I am so happy for you. You have helped me feel like an artist. I hope we(all your happy followers) help you feel validated in your efforts to share with us. YAY!
HOORAY for you. What a big accomplishment! I am so happy for you. You have helped me feel like an artist. I hope we(all your happy followers) help you feel validated in your efforts to share with us. YAY!
Great post. Cannot wait to get your book.
Great post. Cannot wait to get your book.
Great post. Cannot wait to get your book.
Great post. Cannot wait to get your book.
Great post. Cannot wait to get your book.
Congratulations on finishing up your part of the book on stamp carving. I already know what I am asking for Christmas next year. It will be fabulous and perfectly imperfect!
Aloha, Kate
Congratulations on finishing up your part of the book on stamp carving. I already know what I am asking for Christmas next year. It will be fabulous and perfectly imperfect!
Aloha, Kate
Congratulations on finishing up your part of the book on stamp carving. I already know what I am asking for Christmas next year. It will be fabulous and perfectly imperfect!
Aloha, Kate
Congratulations on finishing up your part of the book on stamp carving. I already know what I am asking for Christmas next year. It will be fabulous and perfectly imperfect!
Aloha, Kate
Congratulations on finishing up your part of the book on stamp carving. I already know what I am asking for Christmas next year. It will be fabulous and perfectly imperfect!
Aloha, Kate
Julie – thanks for sharing that. I would never have guessed that you were insecure. Your “embrace the mistakes” attitude is something that I’m trying to cultivate myself…hence the white pants while crafting 🙂 Huge congrats on finishing up your book – I can’t wait to see it!
Julie – thanks for sharing that. I would never have guessed that you were insecure. Your “embrace the mistakes” attitude is something that I’m trying to cultivate myself…hence the white pants while crafting 🙂 Huge congrats on finishing up your book – I can’t wait to see it!
Julie – thanks for sharing that. I would never have guessed that you were insecure. Your “embrace the mistakes” attitude is something that I’m trying to cultivate myself…hence the white pants while crafting 🙂 Huge congrats on finishing up your book – I can’t wait to see it!
Julie – thanks for sharing that. I would never have guessed that you were insecure. Your “embrace the mistakes” attitude is something that I’m trying to cultivate myself…hence the white pants while crafting 🙂 Huge congrats on finishing up your book – I can’t wait to see it!
Julie – thanks for sharing that. I would never have guessed that you were insecure. Your “embrace the mistakes” attitude is something that I’m trying to cultivate myself…hence the white pants while crafting 🙂 Huge congrats on finishing up your book – I can’t wait to see it!
PS by taking several classes with you, and several others before and after, was a good way to boost my self confidence. By seeking out the companionship of other like minded artists has been an awesome process of affirmation and expansion. Thanks for all your great teachings and looking forward to more.
PS by taking several classes with you, and several others before and after, was a good way to boost my self confidence. By seeking out the companionship of other like minded artists has been an awesome process of affirmation and expansion. Thanks for all your great teachings and looking forward to more.
PS by taking several classes with you, and several others before and after, was a good way to boost my self confidence. By seeking out the companionship of other like minded artists has been an awesome process of affirmation and expansion. Thanks for all your great teachings and looking forward to more.
PS by taking several classes with you, and several others before and after, was a good way to boost my self confidence. By seeking out the companionship of other like minded artists has been an awesome process of affirmation and expansion. Thanks for all your great teachings and looking forward to more.
PS by taking several classes with you, and several others before and after, was a good way to boost my self confidence. By seeking out the companionship of other like minded artists has been an awesome process of affirmation and expansion. Thanks for all your great teachings and looking forward to more.
This post made me cry Julie! It’s so easy to look at you and think you have it all together and finding out that we struggle with the very same stuff is unreal to me! I think I may print this out and frame it. I will need this reminder everyday as I continue to work on my book outline, feeling like none of the art will be good enough. I’ll want to re-read this everytime the voices inside my head tell me that nobody will want to read my book much less publish it. Thank you so much for your honesty, I needed that today, really badly!
This post made me cry Julie! It’s so easy to look at you and think you have it all together and finding out that we struggle with the very same stuff is unreal to me! I think I may print this out and frame it. I will need this reminder everyday as I continue to work on my book outline, feeling like none of the art will be good enough. I’ll want to re-read this everytime the voices inside my head tell me that nobody will want to read my book much less publish it. Thank you so much for your honesty, I needed that today, really badly!
This post made me cry Julie! It’s so easy to look at you and think you have it all together and finding out that we struggle with the very same stuff is unreal to me! I think I may print this out and frame it. I will need this reminder everyday as I continue to work on my book outline, feeling like none of the art will be good enough. I’ll want to re-read this everytime the voices inside my head tell me that nobody will want to read my book much less publish it. Thank you so much for your honesty, I needed that today, really badly!
This post made me cry Julie! It’s so easy to look at you and think you have it all together and finding out that we struggle with the very same stuff is unreal to me! I think I may print this out and frame it. I will need this reminder everyday as I continue to work on my book outline, feeling like none of the art will be good enough. I’ll want to re-read this everytime the voices inside my head tell me that nobody will want to read my book much less publish it. Thank you so much for your honesty, I needed that today, really badly!
This post made me cry Julie! It’s so easy to look at you and think you have it all together and finding out that we struggle with the very same stuff is unreal to me! I think I may print this out and frame it. I will need this reminder everyday as I continue to work on my book outline, feeling like none of the art will be good enough. I’ll want to re-read this everytime the voices inside my head tell me that nobody will want to read my book much less publish it. Thank you so much for your honesty, I needed that today, really badly!
Congratulations on your book. Thank you for your honesty – although I would never wish you self-doubt or insecurity. It seems it’s inevitable part of the process for all us. Looking forward to your book next year – definitely on my list for Christmas 2013!
Congratulations on your book. Thank you for your honesty – although I would never wish you self-doubt or insecurity. It seems it’s inevitable part of the process for all us. Looking forward to your book next year – definitely on my list for Christmas 2013!
Congratulations on your book. Thank you for your honesty – although I would never wish you self-doubt or insecurity. It seems it’s inevitable part of the process for all us. Looking forward to your book next year – definitely on my list for Christmas 2013!
Congratulations on your book. Thank you for your honesty – although I would never wish you self-doubt or insecurity. It seems it’s inevitable part of the process for all us. Looking forward to your book next year – definitely on my list for Christmas 2013!
Congratulations on your book. Thank you for your honesty – although I would never wish you self-doubt or insecurity. It seems it’s inevitable part of the process for all us. Looking forward to your book next year – definitely on my list for Christmas 2013!
So looking forward to your book:) The very thing I have always loved about you is your “there is no wrong way to create art” outlook. I know that everyone questions from time to time but what I love is that you always eventually push that to the side in favor of freedom and your own style. You are amazing and I am sure the contents of those two boxes are too! Congratulations.
So looking forward to your book:) The very thing I have always loved about you is your “there is no wrong way to create art” outlook. I know that everyone questions from time to time but what I love is that you always eventually push that to the side in favor of freedom and your own style. You are amazing and I am sure the contents of those two boxes are too! Congratulations.
So looking forward to your book:) The very thing I have always loved about you is your “there is no wrong way to create art” outlook. I know that everyone questions from time to time but what I love is that you always eventually push that to the side in favor of freedom and your own style. You are amazing and I am sure the contents of those two boxes are too! Congratulations.
So looking forward to your book:) The very thing I have always loved about you is your “there is no wrong way to create art” outlook. I know that everyone questions from time to time but what I love is that you always eventually push that to the side in favor of freedom and your own style. You are amazing and I am sure the contents of those two boxes are too! Congratulations.
So looking forward to your book:) The very thing I have always loved about you is your “there is no wrong way to create art” outlook. I know that everyone questions from time to time but what I love is that you always eventually push that to the side in favor of freedom and your own style. You are amazing and I am sure the contents of those two boxes are too! Congratulations.
I am battling my own self-doubt about the work that I do and it was comforting to see such an accomplished artist and author also confess to it. Thank you so much for this post, and thanks to Lisa Busch who forwarded the link to me.
lin
http://rhodyart.etsy.com
http://rhodyart.blogspot.com
I am battling my own self-doubt about the work that I do and it was comforting to see such an accomplished artist and author also confess to it. Thank you so much for this post, and thanks to Lisa Busch who forwarded the link to me.
lin
http://rhodyart.etsy.com
http://rhodyart.blogspot.com
I am battling my own self-doubt about the work that I do and it was comforting to see such an accomplished artist and author also confess to it. Thank you so much for this post, and thanks to Lisa Busch who forwarded the link to me.
lin
http://rhodyart.etsy.com
http://rhodyart.blogspot.com
I am battling my own self-doubt about the work that I do and it was comforting to see such an accomplished artist and author also confess to it. Thank you so much for this post, and thanks to Lisa Busch who forwarded the link to me.
lin
http://rhodyart.etsy.com
http://rhodyart.blogspot.com
I am battling my own self-doubt about the work that I do and it was comforting to see such an accomplished artist and author also confess to it. Thank you so much for this post, and thanks to Lisa Busch who forwarded the link to me.
lin
http://rhodyart.etsy.com
http://rhodyart.blogspot.com
Think every comment above has already expressed what I think. Well done Julie and look forward to the book launch Nov 2013. Can’t wait to
learn to carve my own stamps xx
Think every comment above has already expressed what I think. Well done Julie and look forward to the book launch Nov 2013. Can’t wait to
learn to carve my own stamps xx
Think every comment above has already expressed what I think. Well done Julie and look forward to the book launch Nov 2013. Can’t wait to
learn to carve my own stamps xx
Think every comment above has already expressed what I think. Well done Julie and look forward to the book launch Nov 2013. Can’t wait to
learn to carve my own stamps xx
Think every comment above has already expressed what I think. Well done Julie and look forward to the book launch Nov 2013. Can’t wait to
learn to carve my own stamps xx
I can’t wait to buy your new book. I know it wil be great!
I can’t wait to buy your new book. I know it wil be great!
I can’t wait to buy your new book. I know it wil be great!
I can’t wait to buy your new book. I know it wil be great!
I can’t wait to buy your new book. I know it wil be great!
Great post, Julie. Yes, it is shocking how close to the surface self-doubt can be and sometimes how insidious, too. I would never despair over my work not looking like Van Gogh or Bierstadt or Mondrian, yet somehow those artists who I am fortunate enough to follow on the interweb get into my head when I least expect it. Thanks for letting us see how your personal pep talk goes,it benefits us all.
Great post, Julie. Yes, it is shocking how close to the surface self-doubt can be and sometimes how insidious, too. I would never despair over my work not looking like Van Gogh or Bierstadt or Mondrian, yet somehow those artists who I am fortunate enough to follow on the interweb get into my head when I least expect it. Thanks for letting us see how your personal pep talk goes,it benefits us all.
Great post, Julie. Yes, it is shocking how close to the surface self-doubt can be and sometimes how insidious, too. I would never despair over my work not looking like Van Gogh or Bierstadt or Mondrian, yet somehow those artists who I am fortunate enough to follow on the interweb get into my head when I least expect it. Thanks for letting us see how your personal pep talk goes,it benefits us all.
Great post, Julie. Yes, it is shocking how close to the surface self-doubt can be and sometimes how insidious, too. I would never despair over my work not looking like Van Gogh or Bierstadt or Mondrian, yet somehow those artists who I am fortunate enough to follow on the interweb get into my head when I least expect it. Thanks for letting us see how your personal pep talk goes,it benefits us all.
Great post, Julie. Yes, it is shocking how close to the surface self-doubt can be and sometimes how insidious, too. I would never despair over my work not looking like Van Gogh or Bierstadt or Mondrian, yet somehow those artists who I am fortunate enough to follow on the interweb get into my head when I least expect it. Thanks for letting us see how your personal pep talk goes,it benefits us all.
It must be such an awesome feeling to have it out of your hands, at least for awhile. Congrats!
It must be such an awesome feeling to have it out of your hands, at least for awhile. Congrats!
It must be such an awesome feeling to have it out of your hands, at least for awhile. Congrats!
It must be such an awesome feeling to have it out of your hands, at least for awhile. Congrats!
It must be such an awesome feeling to have it out of your hands, at least for awhile. Congrats!
Hard as it was, it must feel good to have that piece behind you. Congratulations on getting to this point. I know many of us will be standing in line waiting to get those first signed copies directly from you and I can pretty much guarantee that I will be looking at it with a joyful eye not a critical eye. We are always so much harder on ourselves. Can’t wait to see what is inside the boxes.
Hard as it was, it must feel good to have that piece behind you. Congratulations on getting to this point. I know many of us will be standing in line waiting to get those first signed copies directly from you and I can pretty much guarantee that I will be looking at it with a joyful eye not a critical eye. We are always so much harder on ourselves. Can’t wait to see what is inside the boxes.
Hard as it was, it must feel good to have that piece behind you. Congratulations on getting to this point. I know many of us will be standing in line waiting to get those first signed copies directly from you and I can pretty much guarantee that I will be looking at it with a joyful eye not a critical eye. We are always so much harder on ourselves. Can’t wait to see what is inside the boxes.
Hard as it was, it must feel good to have that piece behind you. Congratulations on getting to this point. I know many of us will be standing in line waiting to get those first signed copies directly from you and I can pretty much guarantee that I will be looking at it with a joyful eye not a critical eye. We are always so much harder on ourselves. Can’t wait to see what is inside the boxes.
Hard as it was, it must feel good to have that piece behind you. Congratulations on getting to this point. I know many of us will be standing in line waiting to get those first signed copies directly from you and I can pretty much guarantee that I will be looking at it with a joyful eye not a critical eye. We are always so much harder on ourselves. Can’t wait to see what is inside the boxes.
Julie,
Remember that You are Awesome!!..(to borrow a phrase from someone I know from her art exploits and blog…ahem)
I really like how you share so much of yourself with your readers without sounding too “oh poor me-ish”–you are real about it.
Writing a book in daunting, but a book with visuals that are easy to follow, clear, concise and exciting IS a very big accomplishment.
Congratulations!
I will be one of the first in line for the new book.
Rest a bit now.
Happy Holidays
Julie,
Remember that You are Awesome!!..(to borrow a phrase from someone I know from her art exploits and blog…ahem)
I really like how you share so much of yourself with your readers without sounding too “oh poor me-ish”–you are real about it.
Writing a book in daunting, but a book with visuals that are easy to follow, clear, concise and exciting IS a very big accomplishment.
Congratulations!
I will be one of the first in line for the new book.
Rest a bit now.
Happy Holidays
Julie,
Remember that You are Awesome!!..(to borrow a phrase from someone I know from her art exploits and blog…ahem)
I really like how you share so much of yourself with your readers without sounding too “oh poor me-ish”–you are real about it.
Writing a book in daunting, but a book with visuals that are easy to follow, clear, concise and exciting IS a very big accomplishment.
Congratulations!
I will be one of the first in line for the new book.
Rest a bit now.
Happy Holidays
Julie,
Remember that You are Awesome!!..(to borrow a phrase from someone I know from her art exploits and blog…ahem)
I really like how you share so much of yourself with your readers without sounding too “oh poor me-ish”–you are real about it.
Writing a book in daunting, but a book with visuals that are easy to follow, clear, concise and exciting IS a very big accomplishment.
Congratulations!
I will be one of the first in line for the new book.
Rest a bit now.
Happy Holidays
Julie,
Remember that You are Awesome!!..(to borrow a phrase from someone I know from her art exploits and blog…ahem)
I really like how you share so much of yourself with your readers without sounding too “oh poor me-ish”–you are real about it.
Writing a book in daunting, but a book with visuals that are easy to follow, clear, concise and exciting IS a very big accomplishment.
Congratulations!
I will be one of the first in line for the new book.
Rest a bit now.
Happy Holidays
Thanks for your honesty (again).
I can’t wait to see the book.
My guess is that it will be awesome!
Thanks for your honesty (again).
I can’t wait to see the book.
My guess is that it will be awesome!
Thanks for your honesty (again).
I can’t wait to see the book.
My guess is that it will be awesome!
Thanks for your honesty (again).
I can’t wait to see the book.
My guess is that it will be awesome!
Thanks for your honesty (again).
I can’t wait to see the book.
My guess is that it will be awesome!
If it makes you feel better – You are not alone. You are doing an awesome job. I love your Fb and blog posts. …and I love the pictures and references to NYC. Use to be my hometown.
If it makes you feel better – You are not alone. You are doing an awesome job. I love your Fb and blog posts. …and I love the pictures and references to NYC. Use to be my hometown.
If it makes you feel better – You are not alone. You are doing an awesome job. I love your Fb and blog posts. …and I love the pictures and references to NYC. Use to be my hometown.
If it makes you feel better – You are not alone. You are doing an awesome job. I love your Fb and blog posts. …and I love the pictures and references to NYC. Use to be my hometown.
If it makes you feel better – You are not alone. You are doing an awesome job. I love your Fb and blog posts. …and I love the pictures and references to NYC. Use to be my hometown.
Congratulations on your book. I will definitely be looking for it in 2013. And thank you for sharing so much of yourself with this post. It’s one of those things that I love about you and your art. I know it has made me think after reading it and I feel some of the same things. The honesty has helped me today and I am so grateful, thank you for the advice and for YOU!
Congratulations on your book. I will definitely be looking for it in 2013. And thank you for sharing so much of yourself with this post. It’s one of those things that I love about you and your art. I know it has made me think after reading it and I feel some of the same things. The honesty has helped me today and I am so grateful, thank you for the advice and for YOU!
Congratulations on your book. I will definitely be looking for it in 2013. And thank you for sharing so much of yourself with this post. It’s one of those things that I love about you and your art. I know it has made me think after reading it and I feel some of the same things. The honesty has helped me today and I am so grateful, thank you for the advice and for YOU!
Congratulations on your book. I will definitely be looking for it in 2013. And thank you for sharing so much of yourself with this post. It’s one of those things that I love about you and your art. I know it has made me think after reading it and I feel some of the same things. The honesty has helped me today and I am so grateful, thank you for the advice and for YOU!
Congratulations on your book. I will definitely be looking for it in 2013. And thank you for sharing so much of yourself with this post. It’s one of those things that I love about you and your art. I know it has made me think after reading it and I feel some of the same things. The honesty has helped me today and I am so grateful, thank you for the advice and for YOU!
Thank you for this post! I thought for sure I was the only one! I certainly didnt think you had self-doubt! Your an awesome artist!
Thank you for this post! I thought for sure I was the only one! I certainly didnt think you had self-doubt! Your an awesome artist!
Thank you for this post! I thought for sure I was the only one! I certainly didnt think you had self-doubt! Your an awesome artist!
Thank you for this post! I thought for sure I was the only one! I certainly didnt think you had self-doubt! Your an awesome artist!
Thank you for this post! I thought for sure I was the only one! I certainly didnt think you had self-doubt! Your an awesome artist!
All of my very favorite creative bloggers are “keep it real” girls — you, May Flaum, Stephanie Howell, Cathy Zielske. . . I admire your talent and the bravery it takes to put your work out there. I can’t draw my way out of a paper bag, but I’m going to get back to learning in 2013. Excited about your mini classes!
All of my very favorite creative bloggers are “keep it real” girls — you, May Flaum, Stephanie Howell, Cathy Zielske. . . I admire your talent and the bravery it takes to put your work out there. I can’t draw my way out of a paper bag, but I’m going to get back to learning in 2013. Excited about your mini classes!
All of my very favorite creative bloggers are “keep it real” girls — you, May Flaum, Stephanie Howell, Cathy Zielske. . . I admire your talent and the bravery it takes to put your work out there. I can’t draw my way out of a paper bag, but I’m going to get back to learning in 2013. Excited about your mini classes!
All of my very favorite creative bloggers are “keep it real” girls — you, May Flaum, Stephanie Howell, Cathy Zielske. . . I admire your talent and the bravery it takes to put your work out there. I can’t draw my way out of a paper bag, but I’m going to get back to learning in 2013. Excited about your mini classes!
All of my very favorite creative bloggers are “keep it real” girls — you, May Flaum, Stephanie Howell, Cathy Zielske. . . I admire your talent and the bravery it takes to put your work out there. I can’t draw my way out of a paper bag, but I’m going to get back to learning in 2013. Excited about your mini classes!
Julie….you ROCK! LOVE your work…LOVE your style…LOVE your freeing attitude…..I am always inspired by you and look forward to your daily posts….I think it is fair to say that everyone has moments when self-doubt threatens to overpower us. What I love about you is how you embrace your frustrations, your trials and self-criticism and empower yourself with them enough to persevere! and you share your tribulations with all of us! Just knowing that you go through the same things I am sure almost all of us do, makes you so human!!! That is an incredibly amazing quality to me!
Julie….you ROCK! LOVE your work…LOVE your style…LOVE your freeing attitude…..I am always inspired by you and look forward to your daily posts….I think it is fair to say that everyone has moments when self-doubt threatens to overpower us. What I love about you is how you embrace your frustrations, your trials and self-criticism and empower yourself with them enough to persevere! and you share your tribulations with all of us! Just knowing that you go through the same things I am sure almost all of us do, makes you so human!!! That is an incredibly amazing quality to me!
Julie….you ROCK! LOVE your work…LOVE your style…LOVE your freeing attitude…..I am always inspired by you and look forward to your daily posts….I think it is fair to say that everyone has moments when self-doubt threatens to overpower us. What I love about you is how you embrace your frustrations, your trials and self-criticism and empower yourself with them enough to persevere! and you share your tribulations with all of us! Just knowing that you go through the same things I am sure almost all of us do, makes you so human!!! That is an incredibly amazing quality to me!
Julie….you ROCK! LOVE your work…LOVE your style…LOVE your freeing attitude…..I am always inspired by you and look forward to your daily posts….I think it is fair to say that everyone has moments when self-doubt threatens to overpower us. What I love about you is how you embrace your frustrations, your trials and self-criticism and empower yourself with them enough to persevere! and you share your tribulations with all of us! Just knowing that you go through the same things I am sure almost all of us do, makes you so human!!! That is an incredibly amazing quality to me!
Julie….you ROCK! LOVE your work…LOVE your style…LOVE your freeing attitude…..I am always inspired by you and look forward to your daily posts….I think it is fair to say that everyone has moments when self-doubt threatens to overpower us. What I love about you is how you embrace your frustrations, your trials and self-criticism and empower yourself with them enough to persevere! and you share your tribulations with all of us! Just knowing that you go through the same things I am sure almost all of us do, makes you so human!!! That is an incredibly amazing quality to me!
Righteous Julie!
Righteous Julie!
Righteous Julie!
Righteous Julie!
Righteous Julie!
I think self-doubt is one of the biggest enemies of art. I have been frozen in place by it more times than I can count. You know – the “I’m not good enough,” etc. – and you are so right to “just do it.” Very good, sound advice and it is much appreciated. I so enjoy your blog. It has taught me a lot and is motivating me to get the supplies out and rock ‘n roll!
I think self-doubt is one of the biggest enemies of art. I have been frozen in place by it more times than I can count. You know – the “I’m not good enough,” etc. – and you are so right to “just do it.” Very good, sound advice and it is much appreciated. I so enjoy your blog. It has taught me a lot and is motivating me to get the supplies out and rock ‘n roll!
I think self-doubt is one of the biggest enemies of art. I have been frozen in place by it more times than I can count. You know – the “I’m not good enough,” etc. – and you are so right to “just do it.” Very good, sound advice and it is much appreciated. I so enjoy your blog. It has taught me a lot and is motivating me to get the supplies out and rock ‘n roll!
I think self-doubt is one of the biggest enemies of art. I have been frozen in place by it more times than I can count. You know – the “I’m not good enough,” etc. – and you are so right to “just do it.” Very good, sound advice and it is much appreciated. I so enjoy your blog. It has taught me a lot and is motivating me to get the supplies out and rock ‘n roll!
I think self-doubt is one of the biggest enemies of art. I have been frozen in place by it more times than I can count. You know – the “I’m not good enough,” etc. – and you are so right to “just do it.” Very good, sound advice and it is much appreciated. I so enjoy your blog. It has taught me a lot and is motivating me to get the supplies out and rock ‘n roll!
This time next year you will be celebrating your successful new book – I, for one, know that I will have to have it!! Your stamp carving is amazing and the art you create with it will make for an amazing and gorgeous book – Don’t all true artists have times when they grapple with their insecurities – you are no exception! Can’t wait for sneak peeks and updates as 2013 progresses!
This time next year you will be celebrating your successful new book – I, for one, know that I will have to have it!! Your stamp carving is amazing and the art you create with it will make for an amazing and gorgeous book – Don’t all true artists have times when they grapple with their insecurities – you are no exception! Can’t wait for sneak peeks and updates as 2013 progresses!
This time next year you will be celebrating your successful new book – I, for one, know that I will have to have it!! Your stamp carving is amazing and the art you create with it will make for an amazing and gorgeous book – Don’t all true artists have times when they grapple with their insecurities – you are no exception! Can’t wait for sneak peeks and updates as 2013 progresses!
This time next year you will be celebrating your successful new book – I, for one, know that I will have to have it!! Your stamp carving is amazing and the art you create with it will make for an amazing and gorgeous book – Don’t all true artists have times when they grapple with their insecurities – you are no exception! Can’t wait for sneak peeks and updates as 2013 progresses!
This time next year you will be celebrating your successful new book – I, for one, know that I will have to have it!! Your stamp carving is amazing and the art you create with it will make for an amazing and gorgeous book – Don’t all true artists have times when they grapple with their insecurities – you are no exception! Can’t wait for sneak peeks and updates as 2013 progresses!
Thank you for being honest and open and sharing! I’m looking forward to your book, congratulations for shipping it out!! 🙂
Thank you for being honest and open and sharing! I’m looking forward to your book, congratulations for shipping it out!! 🙂
Thank you for being honest and open and sharing! I’m looking forward to your book, congratulations for shipping it out!! 🙂
Thank you for being honest and open and sharing! I’m looking forward to your book, congratulations for shipping it out!! 🙂
Thank you for being honest and open and sharing! I’m looking forward to your book, congratulations for shipping it out!! 🙂
Ditto High 5 Julie 🙂 🙂 🙂
Ditto High 5 Julie 🙂 🙂 🙂
Ditto High 5 Julie 🙂 🙂 🙂
Ditto High 5 Julie 🙂 🙂 🙂
Ditto High 5 Julie 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing and being vulnurable. I’ve struggled with self-doubt and insecurities my whole life. I think now, at 50, I am as comfortable with myself as I ever have been, and care less about what other people think. I guess as the saying goes, life is a journey. I’ve learned to surround myself with positive and inspiring people to make the ride alittle easier. That’s why I like to visit your blog!
Thank you so much for sharing and being vulnurable. I’ve struggled with self-doubt and insecurities my whole life. I think now, at 50, I am as comfortable with myself as I ever have been, and care less about what other people think. I guess as the saying goes, life is a journey. I’ve learned to surround myself with positive and inspiring people to make the ride alittle easier. That’s why I like to visit your blog!
Thank you so much for sharing and being vulnurable. I’ve struggled with self-doubt and insecurities my whole life. I think now, at 50, I am as comfortable with myself as I ever have been, and care less about what other people think. I guess as the saying goes, life is a journey. I’ve learned to surround myself with positive and inspiring people to make the ride alittle easier. That’s why I like to visit your blog!
Thank you so much for sharing and being vulnurable. I’ve struggled with self-doubt and insecurities my whole life. I think now, at 50, I am as comfortable with myself as I ever have been, and care less about what other people think. I guess as the saying goes, life is a journey. I’ve learned to surround myself with positive and inspiring people to make the ride alittle easier. That’s why I like to visit your blog!
Thank you so much for sharing and being vulnurable. I’ve struggled with self-doubt and insecurities my whole life. I think now, at 50, I am as comfortable with myself as I ever have been, and care less about what other people think. I guess as the saying goes, life is a journey. I’ve learned to surround myself with positive and inspiring people to make the ride alittle easier. That’s why I like to visit your blog!
What a huge accomplishment. Congratulations! I hate it that you struggled, but I so appreciate you sharing that experience with us. I recently got to film some instructional videos and was shocked at how hard it was. I was so happy to do it, so thankful for the opportunity, and so excited. But wow… I felt like I was trying to explain surgery; a very different experience than that free flowing happy place of just making stuff. I’m glad you worked through it though, because now the world will have your book. I can’t wait to get it!
What a huge accomplishment. Congratulations! I hate it that you struggled, but I so appreciate you sharing that experience with us. I recently got to film some instructional videos and was shocked at how hard it was. I was so happy to do it, so thankful for the opportunity, and so excited. But wow… I felt like I was trying to explain surgery; a very different experience than that free flowing happy place of just making stuff. I’m glad you worked through it though, because now the world will have your book. I can’t wait to get it!
What a huge accomplishment. Congratulations! I hate it that you struggled, but I so appreciate you sharing that experience with us. I recently got to film some instructional videos and was shocked at how hard it was. I was so happy to do it, so thankful for the opportunity, and so excited. But wow… I felt like I was trying to explain surgery; a very different experience than that free flowing happy place of just making stuff. I’m glad you worked through it though, because now the world will have your book. I can’t wait to get it!
What a huge accomplishment. Congratulations! I hate it that you struggled, but I so appreciate you sharing that experience with us. I recently got to film some instructional videos and was shocked at how hard it was. I was so happy to do it, so thankful for the opportunity, and so excited. But wow… I felt like I was trying to explain surgery; a very different experience than that free flowing happy place of just making stuff. I’m glad you worked through it though, because now the world will have your book. I can’t wait to get it!
What a huge accomplishment. Congratulations! I hate it that you struggled, but I so appreciate you sharing that experience with us. I recently got to film some instructional videos and was shocked at how hard it was. I was so happy to do it, so thankful for the opportunity, and so excited. But wow… I felt like I was trying to explain surgery; a very different experience than that free flowing happy place of just making stuff. I’m glad you worked through it though, because now the world will have your book. I can’t wait to get it!
I dont know Jenny, I heard you did an **amazing** job filming your DVDs! PS: I have tried several times to leave a comment on your blog in several browsers and it never works….
I dont know Jenny, I heard you did an **amazing** job filming your DVDs! PS: I have tried several times to leave a comment on your blog in several browsers and it never works….
I dont know Jenny, I heard you did an **amazing** job filming your DVDs! PS: I have tried several times to leave a comment on your blog in several browsers and it never works….
I dont know Jenny, I heard you did an **amazing** job filming your DVDs! PS: I have tried several times to leave a comment on your blog in several browsers and it never works….
I dont know Jenny, I heard you did an **amazing** job filming your DVDs! PS: I have tried several times to leave a comment on your blog in several browsers and it never works….
I appreciate your candor… You always come across as being so confident and self-assured…it’s nice to see your vulnerable side. I’m sure your book will be amazing and all your hard work will pay off. Look how ell you did with your stencils! Giant hugs & I look forward to November 2013!
I appreciate your candor… You always come across as being so confident and self-assured…it’s nice to see your vulnerable side. I’m sure your book will be amazing and all your hard work will pay off. Look how ell you did with your stencils! Giant hugs & I look forward to November 2013!
I appreciate your candor… You always come across as being so confident and self-assured…it’s nice to see your vulnerable side. I’m sure your book will be amazing and all your hard work will pay off. Look how ell you did with your stencils! Giant hugs & I look forward to November 2013!
I appreciate your candor… You always come across as being so confident and self-assured…it’s nice to see your vulnerable side. I’m sure your book will be amazing and all your hard work will pay off. Look how ell you did with your stencils! Giant hugs & I look forward to November 2013!
I appreciate your candor… You always come across as being so confident and self-assured…it’s nice to see your vulnerable side. I’m sure your book will be amazing and all your hard work will pay off. Look how ell you did with your stencils! Giant hugs & I look forward to November 2013!
julie, after listening to your latest podcast, i realize how brave it was for you to share those insecurities about your book. you have to believe that this process was worth it, and i think you do. 🙂 just think the hard part is over. hooray!
julie, after listening to your latest podcast, i realize how brave it was for you to share those insecurities about your book. you have to believe that this process was worth it, and i think you do. 🙂 just think the hard part is over. hooray!
julie, after listening to your latest podcast, i realize how brave it was for you to share those insecurities about your book. you have to believe that this process was worth it, and i think you do. 🙂 just think the hard part is over. hooray!
julie, after listening to your latest podcast, i realize how brave it was for you to share those insecurities about your book. you have to believe that this process was worth it, and i think you do. 🙂 just think the hard part is over. hooray!
julie, after listening to your latest podcast, i realize how brave it was for you to share those insecurities about your book. you have to believe that this process was worth it, and i think you do. 🙂 just think the hard part is over. hooray!
Congrats on your book. And thanks for sharing about the insecurities. I think if we don’t have them, something is wrong with our concept of self. If we were perfect, there would be no challenge and life would be boring. Those insecurities and imperfections make us push ourselves to do greater things.
Congrats on your book. And thanks for sharing about the insecurities. I think if we don’t have them, something is wrong with our concept of self. If we were perfect, there would be no challenge and life would be boring. Those insecurities and imperfections make us push ourselves to do greater things.
Congrats on your book. And thanks for sharing about the insecurities. I think if we don’t have them, something is wrong with our concept of self. If we were perfect, there would be no challenge and life would be boring. Those insecurities and imperfections make us push ourselves to do greater things.
Congrats on your book. And thanks for sharing about the insecurities. I think if we don’t have them, something is wrong with our concept of self. If we were perfect, there would be no challenge and life would be boring. Those insecurities and imperfections make us push ourselves to do greater things.
Congrats on your book. And thanks for sharing about the insecurities. I think if we don’t have them, something is wrong with our concept of self. If we were perfect, there would be no challenge and life would be boring. Those insecurities and imperfections make us push ourselves to do greater things.