Have you ever been overwhelmed by the sheer number of artists out there? Have you ever questioned your value and worth as an artist? Have you ever been really sad about a negative comment from others or gotten wrapped up in your own negative thinking? I think it is safe to say that we all experience artistic angst on some level. But never fear! I can help you overcome some of your old patterns of thinking and help you discover your worth.
I’ve thought a lot about my own place in this vast world of art. It reminds me of my first day at art school. I had been one of the best artists in my high school. Then I went to college and, these people were all “the best artists from their high schools”. It was ego killing and demoralizing. So fast forward a few years (ahem) later. Enter, the internet! The internet brings out everyone and everything, all types of art, all talents, all levels, ALL opinions. It can be very overwhelming.... and demoralizing.
Then it hit me, this is something I *can* help you with. Even though I’m no psychologist, but I have a very in-depth understanding of the human psyche and artistic angst. I committed myself for years to the study of psychology and philosophy. I understand how paralyzing fear is and how we let it prevent us so often from doing what we love. I am a Registered Yoga Teacher 200 hour and for many years I have studied IN DEPTH both Eastern and Western Philosophies. I have adapted many of those teachings to fit the journey we all take, as artists. I have also studied Psychology, as a pet project, for MANY years. In addition to all of this, I have been an artist for a very long time. I have overcome a lot of artistic angst and fear to become a successful full time artist.
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