I spent two years learning Japanese sumi-e from a master but when I paint at home it looks like a child's imitation and I wonder if some traditions are just not meant for outsiders
More people experience this than they realize.
The gap between deep respect for a tradition and the humbling reality of genuine skill acquisition confronts the ego with its limitations.
“Where Are You with Painting traditions across cultures?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.