The feeling is both liberating and scary. Instead the character speaks through them. Often when I paint I feel that something other than myself is flowing through me. Painting for me is thus a complex dance on the infinitely sharp line between complete control and utter abandon. I find terror, elation, suprise and occaisionally a painting I want to frame and share with the world.
Risk often results in failure.
The courage to try and fail demands self confidence which relies on family, friends and a community of support. Thank you all.