I think a big hurdle with creative stuff (especially in the age of social media) is the pressure to constantly create something great and to post about it. It's healthy to acknowledge that just because you're making something doesn't mean you need to commodify it or even share it publicly at all. When I was in the early stages of things, I really wasn't ready to open it up to judgement or critique. I think that would have dissuaded me from it entirely. Even accomplished artists that have made a living off of their work still have to make "bad" pieces from time to time, and it's ok to take time to find your voice and what you enjoy making. Critique groups are a valuable thing and often very positive, but if you need to incubate your ideas within your close circles for a while, do that! Also, I'm recovering from a migraine, so I don't know if any of this is coherent ✌️
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It's way too easy to over-write, over-paint, over-create. Just because it felt easy doesn't mean that it's bad. In fact, that zen feeling of inspiration *should* feel effortless. Don't let your work ethic ruin something good.
At the very least, step back before you do more. If it needs more work, you'll know the next time you look at it.
Sep 1, 2024
And so many other side-quest interests I haven't scratched the surface of... The nice thing about it is being able to go where the inspiration strikes and having something else to rely on when you feel stuck or discouraged about one of the other things. If I had any advice, it would be: Don't put yourself in a box for the sake of 'marketability' or your 'brand' unless your livelihood depends on it. I do kind of compartmentalize my different artistic outputs into different sites/accounts, but it's just to make it easier for people to take in. I also try to set up some guardrails to focus on one of the things at a time (days, weeks, months, depending on what I'm trying to accomplish.) Just try not to let external forces take away your curiosity, wonder, and whimsy!
Feb 7, 2024
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I find that my creativity often sparks from indignation of some sort. Even if it's personal and internal such as "I don't think I could do this". Wait what??? What did you just say??? Hold my beer! I'm LEARNING IT RIGHT NOW. I don't know sometimes we kinda fall into the comfort zone and this kills the fun. Its good to be a little obsessive. It keeps you going. I think creativity is more about experimentation and pushing your limits than just exercising some craft. Practice us something but feeling creative, allowing your brain to make connections, to come up with ideas and desire to make them involves so many things. ♡
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We're long overdue in thrusting "What do you do?" into the sea forever. It's time we collectively get down to what people are interested in instead of minimizing their vibrant existence by asking how they make money.
Mar 22, 2024