Applause alone is not enough. (Though it is.)
I am still working on my paintings every day, but the more enthusiastic I become, the more impatient I become with the paucity of what I can do.
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相変わらず毎日こつこつ机に向かっていますが、熱心になればなるほど自分でわかり得るものの少なさに焦燥感を抱いてしまいます。 というのは、絵や漫画のスキルというより、それを書くための経験値や知識。 メンタルヘルス関係の制作仕事が多いのですが、精神科だったり、メンタルケアの重要性を知
I am still working on my paintings every day, but the more enthusiastic I become, the more impatient I become with the paucity of what I can do. It's not so much the drawing or cartooning skills, but the experience and knowledge to write them.
I do a lot of drawing work related to mental health, and it is the result to the cause that makes them think about the importance of mental health care. And when I look at the causes, they are truly diverse, and I am stunned at how much I didn't know.
I have no choice but to do what I can do, but sometimes I get stuck in a feeling like “I'm doing it, but (what I can do) is not increasing at all.” In reality, there is some increase. In terms of work alone, I am a creator, so naturally, I leave the area of expertise to the experts. But I can't say “I'm not a professional in that area, so I don't have to do anything” when I see people actually being hurt.
I used to say, “For those who are in need, painting and art are of no use. It doesn't make money, it doesn't provide medical care.” I had blurted this out to a friend who works as a psychotherapist. I remember what she said to me at that time, “But people can't live with only what they need. That is certainly true. A simple conversation with a friend or a simple “I see…” can have a greater impact on me than medical treatment. There are also many paintings, art, and music that have saved me.
I often tell people, “I'm praying for peace of your mind.” In truth, I think to myself, “What good is just praying?”.
I have no idea what is the best in this case. I'm sad that maybe my voice can not reach to you.
