I still remember as a young child my college age sister taking me along to the MET in New York City for an assignment she had. I was in awe of all the beauty. I found it amazing that people painted so beautifully and with such feeling.
I thought to myself, “I could never do that” and I believed myself. I knew no artist personally, knew no one who aspired to be an artist, no one who enjoyed drawing. So, I had no one to tell me “Yes, you can”.
Although I didn’t think I could paint that did not stop my creativity. I did draw, I did paint, but nothing like the masters. I always created things with my hands or with my video camera. I became Jessica the creative to everyone. I still did not believe I could be a true artist though.
Fast forward and here I am in my fourties’, a mother of four who studied biology in college, and became a full-time homeschooling mom. I love my life and with age and growth I realized I have always been a true artist. No, I did not go to school for an art degree but it is part of who I am. To be like a master you must practice like a master. Now I can’t say I can do that because i am still a homeschooling mom, but I am taking the time out to practice, learn, and enjoy everyday.
This little blog is my journey. I would like everyone to know we are ALL creatives and never tell yourself “I could never do that” because it’s more than likely you can.
Jessica Becker Art 