I couldn't be prouder. My cousin Graig Sibley takes Best in Show in a Southern California collegiate art competition, sponsored by International Art Magazine (ISM). Patrons of the exhibit voted among 50 entries. Craig's painting, titled Georgia On My Mind, won by a landslide.
His winning painting is inspired by artist Georgia O'Keeffe and the title is a play on the Ray Charles song with the same title.
The painting is not only stunning, but has an equally amazing back story.
This is only the third painting Craig has ever done! He took a painting classes and even though he is a talented guy, a bit of a renaissance man, he felt some trepidation in attempting to paint with watercolor.
His advice: just start.
"The biggest encumbrance I've had with these paintings was fear", says Craig. "I was practically crippled by the fear of failure and was very hesitant to start. Just start. You might find you are capable of much more than you thought. I certainly have!"
He tells his story at this link: Georgia On My Mind. You might leave him a comment, I am sure he'd like to hear from you.
What decorating or creative project are you struggling to start because of fear? Can you considering just making some effort to move forward?
Craig's mantra "just start" may be a new take on Nike's "just do it."
In just starting something there is no commitment to finish. If a project seems overwhelming, you might find it easier to think of beginning rather than finishing. There is no failure in just starting.
I like it. Just start!
2 comments:
Dana,
I visited Craig's site...his work is absolutely amazing - it's hard for me, who cannot draw a stick figure, to imagine how someone can create and recreate like THAT! uniquely talented for sure!
Beautiful work, Dana! I am a fan of Georgia O'Keefe and love Craig's beautiful painting. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Pat
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