At first I was tentative. Unsure. And yes, I was absolutely freaking out.
But I had lunch with some friends who I have known for twenty years, had a drink or two for courage and blurted out that this year I wanted to open an etsy store.
Although it was something that I had been thinking of for years, for them it was a total surprise. They knew I painted and yet, they were (and still are) some of my biggest supporters.
It has been easier since that day to confide in friends. And although I am still crap at talking about my painting, I am more at ease with sharing my art with people. And the more I share, the more confident I become.
So in response to this weeks inspiration avenue prompt, (celebrating friendships), I thought about my various friendships and what, for me, makes the best of friends.
And I realised, for me, at the very heart of friendship is some one who will keep safe your hearts deepest desire.
And those that can't or wont - well they become acquaintances.
I would love to know what you think is at the core of friendships. What for you makes the best of friends? Feel free to share in the comments below.
congratulations for your etsy store! friendship for me is deep and lasting when i can have some quiet time with my friend.
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Thanks Melinda. Quiet time with a friend is so great isn't it? x
DeleteLovely art work ~ it is hard to talk about one's art or show it ~ Friendship ~ hmm ~ loyalty and trust and accepts me for all my good and not so good traits ~ have a wonderful weekend ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Loyalty for me is important in friendship too x
DeleteLoving your soulful girl with the fab eyes. Friendship is definitely about friends who accept you warts and all. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteThanks Annette - I agree totally! x
DeleteYay for you being an artist and opening an Etsy shop!!
ReplyDeleteLove your friendship-inspired painting!!
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Your safe with us girl! You go for that Etsy shop. It's actually not at all intimidating....you'll see. :) I am in LOVE with your girls eyes. I can't do faces so I'm in awe of you who can! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Tam - It too about 3 months after telling them until I finally took the plunge but you are right - not intimidating at all in the end. Thank you for your gorgeous comments x
DeleteWonderful wide eyed girl. She's great and so is the sentiment behind her. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica x
DeleteI read your post and I immediately thought of one of Danielle Laporte's recent posts:
ReplyDeleteCare more about being accurately and precisely who you are, than caring what someone might think about you.
Be daring enough to tell us—your customers, your fans, your people—about your deep desires and ambitions, because weʼll be the ones to help you fulfill them.
You don’t have to be fearless. Just be sincere.
Here's the link - http://www.daniellelaporte.com/inspiration-spirituality-articles/transparency-is-sexy/
Marji - That is awesome (I often read her posts but missed that one!) I recently watched the movie 'We bought a zoo' and they talk about 20 seconds of courage. All you need is that 20 seconds and I loved that concept. Danielle Laporte's post reminds me of that.
DeleteThanks for stopping by and sharing Danielle's inspiring post x
The core of friendship is about laughing ... and making a good cup of tea... and providing chocolate when needed... it is a big step to come out and admit what you want to be but if they don't like it or support you then they should be booted to the curb no matter who they are.. xx
ReplyDeleteChocolate is a definite must for friendship!! You are so right - unsupportive friends are not who we should be surrounding ourselves with! Thanks for stopping by x
DeleteDon't hesitate to make this a card!! The inside should say and " you do all that and more for me!!"
ReplyDeleteI love it!! I also understand how timid one can be to share such an intimate part of our self such as creativity!! Thirty years ago my friend came out to me about her writing.... I felt honored that she shared it with only me!! I then told her about my writing. We both had the same secret!! Glad you were able to share!! If any one bucks you, just carry on....some people are envious!
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Giggles - what a great idea, I love your inspired inside quote too!! That is so cool that you and your friend had the same secret. Being able to share your frustrations and delights must be so rewarding.
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Beautiful card, expressive and sweet. Saludos
ReplyDeleteSweet and cute girl, and beautiful mood! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne. x
DeleteFriends who support your art and your creativity are best. I really love your painting style.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much carlarey - I know I am lucky to have friends who do support me. x
DeleteWow she looks amazing and her large eyes do speak of her desires!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ritu x
DeleteAs the saying goes , you cannot choose your relatives, but you can your friends. Inspiration & love
ReplyDeleteLOL! So true Sillarit - and you can disengage from your 'friends' it's hard to do that with family! x
DeleteI agree. My wife of 21 is my best friend, and she certainly keeps safe my heart's desires. I also believe good listeners make the best friends. I love the expressiveness in your portraits eyes. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks Arnoldo. I have to agree - Mr Mac is the very best of friends, and is excellent at keeping my hearts desires safe. Thanks for popping in x
DeleteYour art is fantastic. She is so adorable. I have friends, best friends and Sister Friends. Sister Friends are those who know you inside and out (no matter the length of the friendship) and who would always be there and would do anything for you. We can finish each others sentences, we just know each other. Best friends are those that go away sometimes but always come back. And friends are people you are friendly with but don't necessarily pal around with. That's My Life. Blessings Janet PPF
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