Dear Emily, this is so wonderfully written. And your drawings are wonderful, too. I am happy to say that you are truly alive. Your art, as well! I myself am a visual artist who loves to write. I get worried sometimes about my dual love for them both arts. Is it possible to love them and nurture them both? I hope it is. Sometimes, I doubt greatly. But then, I let go of fear. Being an artist is everything I ever wanted. And I see it's the same with you. 😊 Thank you for your beautiful insights.
Toni, I resonate SO deeply with this dual love for writing and visual art. I find that, when those doubts arise, I remind myself that a love for both is natural and beneficial to rounding out your entire practice. For example, writers who paint can use those eyes to describe the world (in words) with more color and nuance.
Also, I like to take heart in knowing there are others who dabble in multiple outlets: Joni Mitchell also painted and wrote essays. Writer Alexander Chee started out as a visual arts major. Leonora Carrington was a painter and novelist.
I am a newbie to substack. Imagine my delight when I came across your aticle this morning. I was struck by your writing style, and inhaled every word. Your style is so refreshing, and breathes narrative.....quite the pleasant change from the typical writing on substack and Medium that lacks substance and depth.
I don't remember how I came across you, but I am now a huge fan. I will be following your postings and essays. Plrase keep on writing.
Dear Emily, this is so wonderfully written. And your drawings are wonderful, too. I am happy to say that you are truly alive. Your art, as well! I myself am a visual artist who loves to write. I get worried sometimes about my dual love for them both arts. Is it possible to love them and nurture them both? I hope it is. Sometimes, I doubt greatly. But then, I let go of fear. Being an artist is everything I ever wanted. And I see it's the same with you. 😊 Thank you for your beautiful insights.
Toni, I resonate SO deeply with this dual love for writing and visual art. I find that, when those doubts arise, I remind myself that a love for both is natural and beneficial to rounding out your entire practice. For example, writers who paint can use those eyes to describe the world (in words) with more color and nuance.
Also, I like to take heart in knowing there are others who dabble in multiple outlets: Joni Mitchell also painted and wrote essays. Writer Alexander Chee started out as a visual arts major. Leonora Carrington was a painter and novelist.
All that to say.. keep going! <3
I am a newbie to substack. Imagine my delight when I came across your aticle this morning. I was struck by your writing style, and inhaled every word. Your style is so refreshing, and breathes narrative.....quite the pleasant change from the typical writing on substack and Medium that lacks substance and depth.
I don't remember how I came across you, but I am now a huge fan. I will be following your postings and essays. Plrase keep on writing.
This note of encouragement made my day. Thank you so much for reading and for your kind words, Leo!