A Portion of my Eastern Gateway Mural
I remember at the very beginning of this work how daunting this 33 foot wall seemed to be. This was going to be the biggest canvas I had ever worked on, and it was scary. That first day took every bit of courage I had to start the process. Maybe, as I think back on that day, I was somewhat less intimidated because the second portion of the wall ( another 33+ foot section) was not part of the contract. This humors me now because I have just been commissioned to do that section as well.
My First Day
It humors me as I think back to that first day. Making those first stabs of paint really were akin to dealing a death blow to this artist’s enemy – self doubt. Being an artist is also about being brave and believing in yourself.❗️‼️❗️
I worked four days a week – eight hours a day, and on three occasions I added short Saturday sessions. After three months I signed my name…T for Thomas, E for Edward, and my last name, Ott.
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