I’m doing the absolute opposite of giving myself away. As far as I’m concerned, I’ll be completely visible. If the painting sells, I’ll be in Paris, hanging on a wall. If anything, I’m being selfish. It’s perfect; all the freedom of creation, with none of the fuss. Jessie Burton
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When you are doing the absolute opposite of giving yourself away, you are being selfish. When you are being selfish, it can be difficult to see how anyone else could want to be in your life. However, by taking the time to paint a beautiful portrait of yourself, you are opening up your life to others. It does not matter if the painting sells or not. As long as you are happy with the way things turned out, then that is enough for me.

Source: The Muse

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