Messed-up Art

I had chosen a piece for inspiration

I was going to try my hand at imitation

In my mind I had the process laid out

I started with a generous dose of self-doubt

Wondering if I had overestimated my artistic prowess

I should have chosen something less complex

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I started drawing, and struggled with scale

I was unable to match the level of detail

That the original piece had- I am not that skilled

As I continued, with increasing despair I was filled

I started painting, but my color scheme did not appear

To match the original and I began to fear

That my artwork was already messed up beyond repair

With the world, my painting I would be unable to share

To salvage my artwork, various tricks I tried

But my mistakes I was unable to hide

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Ultimately I gave up, stashed my art supplies

Sharing the disastrous painting seemed totally unwise

I ended up posting a picture of my artwork online for “authenticity”

And the outpouring of support simply overwhelmed me

In solidarity people shared their messed-up art

With personal anecdotes and stories that warmed my heart

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I am an amateur artist, mistakes I often make

But all those errors in my stride now I take