Playground
This is my submission for Lila Roger’s Global Talent Search. I signed up to participate several weeks ago and almost didn’t submit anything.
At the last minute I decided to jump in and just do it. I stayed up late Sunday night, got up early Monday morning to finish and submit this painting, just in the nick of time.
As soon as I hit the submit button, my internal demons started going wild. Especially after doing a search and seeing a few other submissions. My immediate thought was that my art wasn’t good enough, not modern enough, not digital. That I went too far with my own interpretation of the theme.
I finally stopped myself and realized that I really like my painting–a lot. It is totally Me! And that is all that really matters. To me, my painting represents the blooming and thriving imagination of childhood. When everything is bigger than life. When the great outdoors, or even your own bedroom, can be it’s own special playground.
So there it is. It is out of my hands now. I release it to the unknown, happy that I was able to paint and play with this fun theme.
first of all, this painting is wonderful! it’s carefree, vibrant, and sweet (it would be beautiful hanging in a library or office where children visit – it makes me feel happy and calm). and second of all, KUDOS to you for stepping through a process and putting your work out there – that is walking through vulnerability and finding strength…and sharing your story only makes all the more inspiring to others. beautiful work!!
Regina, It is so beautiful and the little girl is so sweet! Good luck to you!
The painting is wonderful and truly reflects your spirit. In fact, it reflects what I admire about you. You see, it is friends in this artistic world like you who have shaped me and helped me grow. I love your work and always will.
your painting is so wonderful and alive i can feel her excitement way over here! i can’t wait until you hear back from them!! it is such a joy watching you send your beauty out into the world i wish you the best with this contest regina!
i think you already won though:)
xo katy
Have to agree with Katy, I think you already won. The painting is so unique and authentically YOU and has such a great soul to it. No one can look at it without remembering carefree childhood days. It is beautiful and it makes me happy.
It is so, so special Regina. I love the painting. It makes me happy and reminds me of my daughter and her carefree summer she is having now. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. xoxo
It is so, so special Regina. I love the painting. It makes me happy and reminds me of my daughter and her carefree summer she is having now. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. xoxo
The above comment was from me. Not sure why it posted as anonymous.
Good for you! Glad you are going for it. You stand as good a chance as anyone else. One never knows what they are looking for. Trust your talent and follow your heart!