Alyice on August 22nd, 2009

A Homeschool Update

As you may recall, back in 2008 I vowed to homeschool myself in the ways of an artist. Back then I was full of ambition and thought I’d be able to spend several hours a day studying and practicing all there is to know about art. But it turns out that I’ve only been able to devote a few hours a week to homeschooling myself.

When I first realized that it will be a year, come this October, that I made that vow, I was bummed. I am nowhere near where I thought I’d be as an artist—in skill or in monetary rewards. And initially, that made me feel like a failure.

But then I realized that when the circumstances of life got in the way, I didn’t give up on my dream. I didn’t pack everything up and say, “Maybe another day”. Instead, I continued to read art blogs and magazines while I practiced painting, photography, and Paint Shop Pro. And I can honestly say that I improved on my art jar techniques.

My homeschooling may have been in stolen moments and I may have waited until I was “in the mood” instead of just diving in, but it at least it happened. And I choose to believe that in some small way, that is success.

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Bear Chick says:
Good for you! Things don’t always turn out as we plan but it’s so important to keep moving forward.
Posted at 12:34 am August 23rd, 2009

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