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Art Juice: A podcast for artists, creatives and art lovers
Can you stop trying so hard? [220]
Aug 15, 2023
12:41
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The speaker discusses the importance of embracing one's true self and overcoming creative block. Reflecting on the impact of surrendering to mediocrity, they explore how accepting one's current skills can lead to breakthroughs and growth as an artist. Exploring the role of acceptance in the creative process and how it can help individuals find their artistic potential and avoid self-criticism. This chapter discusses the importance of focusing on creating one's own art without worrying about external expectations, embracing imperfect creations, and highlighting the value of self-acceptance and self-love. Learn about a free workshop that will teach you how to release blocks and improve your painting skills.
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- Embracing mediocrity and surrendering to our current creative state can relieve pressure and allow for more experimentation and growth.
- Fulfillment in the creative process comes from accepting ourselves, embracing imperfections, and focusing on the act of creating rather than seeking validation or perfection.
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Embracing Mediocrity and Letting Go of Pressure
In this episode, Louise Fletcher shares a quote by writer Cheryl Strade that resonated with her, which emphasized the importance of reckoning with who we actually are instead of aspiring to be someone else. Fletcher discusses how this idea of embracing mediocrity and surrendering to our current creative state can relieve pressure and allow for more experimentation and growth. By accepting ourselves as we are and letting go of the desire to be good or standout, we can focus on the process of making art and find fulfillment in the act itself.
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