Fear of a blank canvas.

In 2023 I want to create gorgeous and modern silk art that can be wearable as well as wall art.

So why an I struggling with this????

I can’t believe I have a fear of a blank canvas…..well not canvas but silk. In my years of painting I have never struggled with this, I have read and heard of artists who freeze up when confronted with a blank canvas but luckily I have never had this problem, until now!

My problem is silk, yes I am still learning my way around this medium but I am surprised at my reluctance to actually put some dye on to the silk. I know if someone came to me and said they were having trouble starting a project I would tell them to just have a go, breathe and be brave, but I am struggling with this myself.

I think it’s a combination of a few things that is holding me back. I really want this to work out, I have great plans of how and where I would like to share my wearable art. I am also spending way too much time contemplating how I can adapt my style of art onto silk and still create something modern, bright and a little funky. And I am also afraid of waisting precious silk and dye which is also silly as any piece can be cut up and made into scrunches or hair ties.

I have no valid excuse and I am totally surprised at my reaction, my hope that by writing this short blog will be enough for me to realise I need to put my big girl pants on and get stuck into it. Maybe actually writing it down is enough for me to realise how silly I am being.

Wish me luck, and hold me accountable, I am off to create a gorgeous silk artwork sooooooon !!!!

If anyone has a better suggestion I am all ears.

Sahra