I will go first. So far I have not had many because I have not exposed myself in a way that I could. So the worst one for me thus far is ... 

Last year I tried to get into a juried show. And.. after waiting and waiting.. I was denied! I was fine and did not think I would care. But when the letter came.. my heart raced.. I opened up the envelope and read the words... and just sat down and cried!         It has not discouraged me though. I am ready to try again. I will apply sooner this time and not wait till the last min. Hopefully that will make a difference and I am sure it will. 

I guess my worst memory, right now is that I spent so many years not doing it!  I always told myself I was too busy.....later I would paint and write. 

I think I still feel a littel guilty about not doing that for myself for so many many years.  I really wish I hadn't stopped for so long. 

I'm trying to get the guts to put  my art out there a little bit more now.  It's really scary after avoiding it for so long.

Kel

Hi Kel. I understand what you are saying. Do you think it makes it easier for you to step out into the open when you hang out with other artists? I found this one site and I like it a lot. I do not go there very often anymore but the friends that I have from there are wonderful. Http://www.paintingsilove.com . Have you ever heard of it? 

No, I haven't but I'm going to check it out.  I am LOVING being able to talk to and hang out with other artists.   

Thanks for sharing that with me. :)

Kel