Posted by Mickey on August 6, 2001, at 17:32:06
In reply to Re: Art and depression, posted by Edward on August 6, 2001, at 14:28:10
I wish to thank all for their comments. It seems as though my negative thoughts have decreased a good deal, enough to probably get me back to teaching (with some enthusiasm) but, as some of you have suggested teaching can drain much creative energy. I won't worry about that now.
I have been able to play my guitar and write perhaps because neither of these pursuits are more than fun things I do and they don't have the same significance for me as painting. Still there is a kind of dullness about it all.
I think I am also a little anxious about starting new work in that I am afraid the critic (internal) will return; and I am not eager for that. I also feel directionless. I am an abstract-expressionist painter but currently can barely lift a brush. How's that for expressionism?
Eventually I will tire of doing nothing and will jump in regardless. Thanks again.
poster:Mickey
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