Self Esteem

Art is wonderful therapy. I've talked about this before, but it's especially true right now. Lately I've created some really sad paintings in order to feel better about life. As soon as I get my sadness out on a canvas, life instantly becomes much more cheery. There is something about physically putting paint on a canvas that is very soothing. Perhaps this is why I prefer my traditional art to my digital art.

I've noticed, painting helps my self esteem too. I'm not sure why because, honestly, it's really hard for me to get what's in my head onto canvas. However, it really does help. Recent events have made me need the extra self esteem boost too. So, that's why I've been painting like a mad fiend lately. The two pieces featured here are based on a couple songs I've been listening to a lot lately: the first being Rufus Wainwright's "Hallelujah", and the second being Nickel Creek's "Can't Complain." The first piece is titled "A Broken Hallelujah" and the second is "She Can't Complain." I've also started a Self Esteem Journal. Every day I'm going to write one thing that I love about myself, or that I want to believe about myself. I think it's going to be good, and things are definitely looking up!