Sunny Day Linocut

In an attempt to get out of the creative constipation that I have been experiencing lately, I have taken a cue from my kids. They take so much joy in their art projects. They love making absolutely anything and are always so proud to show me when they're done. I envy their boldness.

They yell at me when I attempt to take their artwork down to make room for more. WHAT THE HELL MOM?!?!

At some point, I lost the ability to control the cynicism I have for anything I create. Doubt and fear have clouded my process. I haven't hung anything of mine up on the walls in some time. I also don't have any room on my walls as I can never take down my children's artwork.

Once a week, every week, I will approach making things with a childlike enthusiasm. I will be kind to myself and fall in love with every brush stroke or ink stain. I will accept praise just like my kids do, not brush it off like usual. I will accept that life/children/giant dog all have a way of interfering with my work. I will love the spills, the paw prints and the lack of time but most of all I will enjoy the process. #mommasmakerspace