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Why Do?

2 - Elijah (toastedbyeli) Keeps Everything Posi

May 23, 2023
Elijah, a Toronto-based graphic designer and poster artist, discusses making art for self-growth and spreading positivity. They talk about Geocities, internet forums, astrology, creating art every day for a year, finding inspiration in therapy, and not caving to the demands of social media.
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Quick takeaways

  • Creating art with positive messages helps in self-growth and spreading a positive message.
  • Authenticity and personal fulfillment in creating art are more important than conforming to social media algorithms.

Deep dives

Expressing Authenticity Through Art

Eli shares his journey of finding fulfillment and authenticity through art. He discusses the importance of being true to oneself and creating art with positive messages. His work is influenced by his experiences, therapy, and personal growth. Eli emphasizes the value of energy and personality in art, as well as the need to avoid getting caught up in the algorithmic pressures of social media. He encourages artists to focus on their own journey and to create art that represents their true selves.

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