Tag: mindset for artists

Okay, real talk. You’ve been painting, sketching, or just messing around with colors for fun, and now you’re thinking… could this actually be more than a hobby? The short answer: yes. The long answer: yes, but it’s messy, confusing, and sometimes totally overwhelming. It’s not about luck, or waiting for “the right moment,” it’s about deciding you’re done playing small and actually putting yourself out there. Here’s the thing, turning your art into a career doesn’t automatically feel glamorous. There are no silver trophies handed out just because you finally post…

Ever catch yourself staring at your own work and thinking, “Is this even good enough?” Yeah, that little whisper isn’t imaginary. It’s self-doubt, and for women artists, it tends to crash the studio like an uninvited guest. You’ve probably tried ignoring it, scrolling past it, or telling yourself, “Just focus on the art.” But it sticks. And the more you push, the louder it gets. Here’s the twist, self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re failing. It’s more like a foggy mirror that makes you question what’s already right in front of you. That…