Nothing can stop an artist who desires to achieve

Art is the slowest of marathons. It can be gruelling and boring. Rarely do spectators come out and cheer and hand out drink. Like the marathon runner, the artist must exercise daily and often to build up endurance. As their endurance and confidence increase that they can run the long distance required.
Reinventing daily, we build muscles. With self-training, focus and pressure we gain unconscious confidence. Gradually and inevitably, we achieve our personal best.
We begin to take liberties with stride and stroke.
We keep stroking.
We look over our shoulders.
We smile at the crowd.