Do not read the next line…

You little rebel!

Welcome to my first ever blog post. My name is Kristina Tonev, and I am here to share with you behind the scenes of my life as an artist.

Have you ever felt like you are not good enough at something?

I have a cure for this, right now THIS MOMENT you can apply it in your life and immediately feel better about yourself.

I always used to say: “I am not good at realistic drawing”. I said this so many times, even in my latest painting course, that I believed it.

Now just add one little word “yet” at the end of your insecurity sentence and it changes the whole atmosphere!

I am not good at realistic drawing YET!

I am not good at exercising YET!

I am not good at dating YET!

I feel this to the core and decided to do something about it.

In 2021 September I enrolled into studying Art and Design in Suffolk New College of England.

After just few sessions I noticed the difference in my paintings.

Yes, I became more self-critical about my previous work too, but so many opportunities to deepen my love for arts is stronger than fear of being not good enough for others...

I appreciate teachers Helen and Simon for they support in getting me socially included in the group and become more present with the class and tasks...

Let’s admit it, to go studying when you are older isn’t easy, but once you in it, it is so rewarding. It gets easier over time. At the end of the day, we, artists, are all weirdos no matter the age, background, or race, and I love that!

Go on and be yourself whatever that means to you!

Do something that you always wanted, but thought you are not good at YET!