Dear young creative,
You are incredible. It’s true, everyone is incredible, but you are different, you set yourself apart from the rest. You are creative. You know how to think outside the box. You are inventive, thoughtful, and expressive in ways that make others take note.
But you’re scared. And you know what? that’s ok. Your fear keeps you safe and tells you where your boundaries are. But push them. Push yourself. Grow.
The beautiful thing about being a professional artist (and when I say “artist” I mean almost all creative fields) is that you don’t have to see the finish line. You are creating your own lines as you go. You are free to shift, move, grown, slowdown, change, and evolve as needed. It’s liberating to know that as you follow your passion you can define your own success.
Remember to play to your strengths. Where do you excel? What is your passion? What skills do you posses that will set you up for success?
What are you willing to suffer for?
Please remove from your mind that life as an artist or creative is easy. Producing work of value, putting yourself out there consistently, and satisfying your own standards for excellence will be exhausting and will take more energy than you may imagine – but it will also satisfy and excite you like you would not believe. It will add life to your days and will give you a beautiful and powerful voice.
If you are truly an artist, the work and the hardship will be worth it 100 times over.
I get emails at least twice a week from new or young artist, asking how I got where I am and what they can do to grow. These are the first steps. These are mental shifts I wish I had made 10 years ago.
Over the next three days we are going to delve into setting yourself up for success as an artist. It’s going to be fun, it’s going to be challenging, and most of all, I hope it’s going to be immensely helpful.
- Define who you are and what you create: branding
- Sharing your vision boldly & beautifully: marketing
- Opening yourself up to growth
So be sure to check back to learn all sort of goodness and to meet other totally inspiring artists and creative pros.
beautifulhelloblog.com 
I can’t wait to read this series 🙂
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What perfect timing! I’m one of those (new, so new!) artists you’re addressing, and so admire your work and the way you share it. I really enjoyed and took to heart your previous post about artists on Instagram, and I cannot wait to hear your thoughts and advice on these topics!
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This looks good! Looking forward to the series.
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Thank you thank you. The first sensation in my head every morning is doubt. To come upon your post shortly after is a huge comfort. Looking forward to more words of wisdom.
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Beautiful (and so accurate) sentiment that many new and aspiring creatives need to hear. Things I wish I knew years ago too.
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Reblogged this on abby St. bruno.
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This is really lovely, and a great reminder for creatives young or old.
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Reblogged this on frijasroxanne.
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I love this inspirational approach!
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Reblogged this on lgranad1 and commented:
A Great Reminder for the Creative Being
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I LOVE this. thank you!
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Reblogged this on pretty simple. and commented:
This is exactly what I needed today.
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thank you so much for this. waiting to read the series. i must be the newest blogger here 🙂 and this is perfect timing.
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What a great series! I need these reminders and new ideas as I pursue my art while fully immersed in being a new mom.
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“Producing work of value, putting yourself out there consistently, and satisfying your own standards for excellence will be exhausting and will take more energy than you may imagine – but it will also satisfy and excite you like you would not believe.” – Very true words
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Reblogged this on chronicles of a ginger and commented:
Some great inspiration!
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I love reading posts of inspiration – I am fairly new to start my painting career but I can feel the passion in my heart that this is what I am meant to do. It’s what I love doing and I love learning new techniques, I love experimenting. I love showing my work to the world and I hope I can make a few friends and fans along the way 🙂
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