Que Sera, Sera Whatever Will Be, Will Be

Que Sera, Sera—Whatever will be, will be—isn't about being passive. It's about letting go of the need to control the outcome so you can fully engage with the process. The moment you become attached to what the drawing should become, your attention leaves the subject and becomes fixed on the result. You start judging every mark, correcting unnecessarily, and trying to force the portrait towards an imagined standard. This weakens observation, disrupts spontaneity, and creates fear. Accepting what will be frees you from that burden. It allows you to trust your perception, embrace the unexpected, and respond honestly to what unfolds. Instead of trying to manufacture a successful portrait, you allow the drawing to develop naturally through your interaction with the subject. This attitude also keeps you present. Rather than worrying about success or failure, you remain absorbed in seeing, feeling, and making marks. Ironically, it is often this lack of attachment to the outcome that produces the most authentic and expressive work. Que Sera, Sera is a creative mindset. It is the acceptance that you cannot control everything, nor should you try to. Your responsibility is not to guarantee a result, but to bring your full attention, honesty, and sensitivity to the moment. The portrait will become whatever it becomes. Your job is simply to be present enough to let it happen. Check out my courses: https://www.thejoyofportraiture.com