Sep. 16, 2009 - A Little Encouragement Goes a Long Way
My biggest brother is an artist. Professional artist. He has drawn wildlife with a pencil that people have mistaken for black and white photographs. He is really, really good.
When I was young and had more time on my hands, I liked to draw. But I was never as good as Scott. I knew I never would be! There were even people who reminded me of that fact.....
But not Scott!
He was my biggest encourager! He gave me tips and pointers, let me borrow his really good quality art supplies and offered constructive criticism. He never compared my work with his or made me feel inferior in any way because I wasn't as good as him.
When I was about 14, I drew a horse to enter in our homeschool group's art fair. He cheered me on all the way! When I was done, he even took time to make a custom frame for my drawing out of barn siding he had found, and made a custom matte for it as well.
I got a blue ribbon for my drawing, but that didnt mean as much to me as Scott's encouragement did!
And Im still hanging onto this old drawing in the barn siding frame, not because I think what I drew was such a work of art, but because it is sentimental and reminds me that a little encouragement can go a long way. 
Comments
Sep. 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sahmto4orMore
I think it is a very good drawing and a special treasure to boot. You may be more of an artist than you think...perhaps it runs in the family.
