Being shy is no fun.

I'm very shy.  I get nervous meeting new people, going to new places, trying new things. Really, having to do anything I've never done before sends me into a fit of anxiety.  I remember my first day of class at Glassell was nerve wracking.  I had resisted taking art classes for some time, and had my many reasons, but looking back, mostly it was just the idea of doing something new that made me extremely uncomfortable.  I remember my teacher teling us how we could do a critique each week, we would put up our work ON THE WALL and everyone would critique each other's work. This seemed, to me, like the worst thing ever.  And then came the whole having to do our assignment each week in class in front of other people. Gasp! I have always been very private and when it came to painting, I never shared the actual process with anyone.  I painted privately in the comfort of my own home.  I didn't let anyone see my work in process and even now, it's rare I let anyone see my work before it's totally finished. But times, they are a changing.  My life now is a bit different and getting out and meeting new people is becoming part of my normal life, it's hard, I don't like it, I get nervous, I sweat, I freak out and wonder how my hair looks, but I do it and somehow I live through it.  Sometimes I even have fun! This coming Saturday is Open Studios at my studio.  This means I put on my best face, try to look confident and comfortable and hopefully sell some art.  So, in honor of getting out there and fighting the shyness, I have attached a video of a painting I was commissioned to do.  Excuse the bad hair.  

As I mentioned above, this Saturday is Open Studios, so if you are free come on by.  It's from 2-5 p.m. and there will be wine and cheese.

Spring Street Studios, #222 (Top of the stairs)

1824 Spring Street, Houston 77007

Comments

[A Friend :0)]

Sonya,

I can attest to you being very shy, but I also know how diligent of a worker you can be. I love that you were able to conquer, and continue to challenge yourself by stepping outside your comfort zone. The end result, is beautiful pieces of art that you can stand by. Cheers to you, and wish you continued success.

[Ann]

You're amazing!