Rejection Letter

Posted on | October 1, 2009 | 1 Comment

Earlier this month, I put in a proposal to create an art shrine for Ofrenda, Art for the Dead, a show in Alexandria during Halloween weekend.  I didn’t have anything already created to enter, so I wrote up a short proposal and sent them some images of past shrines I have created.

Last night, I got a rejection email.  My proposal had not been accepted. *pout*

Notice this: I did not say “I was rejected” or “I was not accepted” or even “They rejected my artwork, talent, and creativity.”

No.

They just didn’t accept that particular proposal.

So?

There is already a spirit knocking on the door for that shrine. I’m commited to make it anyway.  It’s going to be really, frickin’ cool!  And a challenge to some of my skills and internal edges.  I am very much looking forward to working on it this winter and giving it the time and care it needs and deserves, rather than rushing through it in one month.

And next year, I’ll be able to submit the finished piece for consideration…if I haven’t sold it already.

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