Tag: artist mindset

Have you ever had a day that seemed ordinary, only to realize later it changed everything about how you make art? Those moments sneak up quietly, maybe a critique stings, maybe a tiny success surprises you, maybe an experiment completely flops. At the time, they feel like nothing. But in hindsight, they’re milestones. Why care? Because understanding these moments is how you start learning from them instead of repeating the same struggles. Each “aha” or “ouch” contains a lesson if you’re paying attention. Knowing what to look for makes your growth…

Ever stared at your artwork, tilted your head, and thought, “Hmm… something’s off, but I can’t put my finger on it?” It’s like your art is trying to whisper something… but in a language you haven’t fully translated yet. That, my friend, is the sweet chaos of art revision. It’s not about fixing mistakes, it’s about deepening your connection to the work. And while artists don’t always call it “editing” the way writers do, we do it just the same: we adjust, tweak, scrape, layer, pause, and return with fresh eyes.…