outward

~OdeeSS (https://www.deviantart.com/odeess):iconodeess::iconodeess: TL;DR  = NEW GALLERY, GO THERE Over a year ago I did what I never thought could happen -- stopped creating. Completely. No paintings, do drawings, not even a sketch or doodle here or there. My mind was too burdened by self-criticizing thoughts and fear of judgement. I pressed myself too hard to create excellence and destroyed what art is really for -- which is not to strive, or impress, nor even to show the world something new. Setting out with these goals may be beneficial in the long run, but will only weigh down your imagination in the moment. It's taken me awhile to remember what the true purpose of