EXPLANATION OF PAINTING:

there are times, when i am in between art pieces, that i walk around my house and art studio and look at my work and think (of a particular piece or 2 or 3....) "that is good!". and then i start to feel that i will never be able to do anything again that "good" (as i view my art). i start to feel that "i have said, in my art, everything there is to be said. i have nothing further to say/do". i start to feel "who am i kidding. me an artist. there are so many amazing artists out there in the world".
in other words, i am assailed by the "demons" of "doubt"!. and these "demons" do get me down. sometimes it is hard for me to start working, and once i do, i do not like what i am producing (although that often changes when i am finished and view the piece).

this self portrait is me....the demons have "gotten to me". i "doubt" myself as an artist (not all the time does this happen, but...).
so i decided to exorcise the demons by "getting them out" (in this painting).

COMMENTS MADE:

You have here an amazing set of your artworks! WOW! The information you give is very very interesting indeed!

Such a brilliant portrait ART Jennifer

I feel the way you described all the time. The demon of self-doubt runs amok in my spirit frequently! As always, I adore you work.

I love your self portraits and I think all artists are plagued by the demons at some point....I love how you have exorcised them through your art...

Complimenti! Non saprei quale scegliere!! Tutti belli come il sole!

jennifer, what an outstanding piece. I know the doubt and demons you speak of!!. fantastic work.

Fascinating work!!!

It is very courageous to show yourself so openly and explain your inner self to us.
I have already said and will not get tired to tell you that I love your work with all the colorful and so lively aspects ...not everything in life is beautiful and i like that you show us in your work ALL the different aspects ...as even the acceptance of the dark parts make us whole...your work is an inspiration to integrate all the aspects of our self...to reconcile...
I exactly know what you mean when you talk about something good of your work.
Whenever i have made (in my eyes) a good poem...I am very sure that I have never again any words...the same with paintings...I am also sure that i cannot create something new...although I have made another experience before...but I think it will go on and on and when i hear that voice again i say ...ah hello here you are again...we will see....
I also believe that this thoughts and feelings are the drive spring to push us forward into new creations.
Greetings, Claudia

Simply fantastic!!

Me encantaron tus autoretratos,sobretodo el de las mascaras de calaveras,los colores,son muy originales y expresivos,muy bueno tu trabajo,te felicito nuevamente

hello Jennifer, I love how you express yourself so well with your bright colors .... even when the demons are standing in the way ... you make them bright ... I understand your emotion and experience this too .... best wishes in your journey of all that you have to say and all that you do !!!!!
I hope you let nothing stop you, sincerely, gayle

your work has so many interesting elements. love the activity here.

...and yet we must confront every and each of them. Very valuable and deep work.


beautiful and powerful. You express yourself in an awesome way...bright colors and victory!!!! Blessings all the way.....

Molto belli i tuoi lavori.

Well.....after having scrolled down what seemed to be hundreds of wonderful comments, I am almost lost for words. Not just your art, but your explanation of your feelings... I feel for you. I also have a feeling of being gagged and can't find a way to put into an image how I feel or what I think. My demons are in some cases other people, who invade my private world with their little lives and small minds. I love your work Jennifer, please don't let your brushes dry.