This is "The One". My first successfully sold piece of art. Drawing, and finishing this piece was an extraordinary experience. My first attempt of creating an artwork I could consider done, and feel comfortable and worth of showing to people.
It took me over one full year to finish, from January 2000 to February 2001, working on and off, here and there. The process of creating this picture has taught me so many things, understanding myself and my abililties. I've learned what does it really take to create and finish an artwork; what does it take to work, to create, to put your effort into something, and make something out of it. I learned how to push myself into the limits; overcome the feeling of fake self-satisfaction which always brought me piles of unfinished drawings. It let me realise that hard work pays off, and if I really want to, I can be rewarded for doing what I like doing the most -- creating.
This isn't my best picture. There are many mistakes. I think my best pictures are still to come. But it's a very special one to me, and always will be.
Take it as whatever you see, whatever you feel. The picture is about whatever feeling you get inside looking at it. Your interpretation is the whole meaning of it.
Life has so many unexpected turns, and one can never know what will happen next. I want you to enjoy the precious moments of happiness, and share it with people you love. |
