I learned that...it is scary to "put my work out there". It's one thing to have those who know and "love" me tell me how great my work is, but it's another to subject my work to others, especially to those people who have been doing this a LOT longer than I have.
I learned that what one person considers "art" may not be what another considers to be art.
I learned that some people, even people that I have never met like what I do. (What an encouragement!!!)
I learned that maybe I just need to be a little less sensitive. It's hard to hear people criticize others work without being afraid that maybe they feel the same about my work, even if I did follow all the "rules" of the swap.
And I learned that in spite of all of this, I want to continue...I am having F-U-N and can't wait to participate in more swaps.
AND... I learned that I like seeing what others do! I received the cards from my first swap today, and although all three were different, I loved studying each piece and seeing how differently we all interpreted the concept. "1-2-3" One background, one picture, and one word. I think that I am "hooked" and although after reading some comments on one of the message boards, today, I considered not participating in other swaps.
I learned:that what most people want are cards that look as though some thought has gone into the piece. Everyone sees things differently, but since the ATC's are going to part of a personal collection, quality counts! (And I need to get busy if I am going to get my "Name Swap' cards finished on time.)
But most importantly I learned...that people are basically good, and we are all in this together!!! When I was ready to give up today, perfect strangers sent personal words of encouragement my way...and that really meant a lot. Who knew?
hey...so why were you ready to give up?? did someone not like your cards??? i will beat them up if they didn't!! your cards are awesome!
by the way, when you get a chance, you should post the pics of the cards you got in your swap. i'd like to see the different interpretations of the 1-2-3 swap too...i like following your ATC career, ha ha
love you and miss you bunches and bunches! ...and bunches and bunches.......
I'm so glad that you did put your work out for us all to see!! What wonderful ATCs you've made!!
You might like to join-in with the "This Thursday It's All About" group that I design for. It's a fun group with weekly challenges that you can interpret any way you wish. I love that because it gives you an idea, but doesn't try to force you into a box in creating your work. Hope you'll decide to submit something for one of our challenges!!
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