Let Go of Art Perfectionism

How do you relate to your art? Are you fearful of what it will look like when you finish? What if there was another way to experience the gift of making things? In this episode, we first talk with my 10-year-old son Julien to ask about his fears when he draws - he doesn't have any! He shares advice and his perspective. Then I give you 5 strategies I believe will really help you kick your art anxiety to the curb. Watch my original YouTube video on this topic: https://youtu.be/cUR47PF5Gzk?si=RpTOkzoo6DgDLbH7 Referral code for my SkillShare Class - Loose Watercolor Florals: How to Let Go of Perfectionism in Your Art: https://skl.sh/489BOle

Have you ever wondered why your feelings change quickly when you have a negative thought OR a positive one? Did you know your actions are also affected by these thoughts? In this episode, we'll be talking about how we can challenge our negative thoughts into more rational ones to help us feel and behave differently, especially when it comes to the art we create. This can help us counteract our perfectionistic thoughts that sabotage our artistic work. Referral code for my SkillShare Class - Loose Watercolor Florals: How to Let Go of Perfectionism in Your Art: https://skl.sh/489BOle Watch my YouTube video on this very topic: https://youtu.be/cUR47PF5Gzk?si=DlfqpIMfTWgM0ztj

We are continuing the conversation about our perfectionist thoughts that disrupt our art and our lives. As we talk about flow state vs mindfulness and what they are, I'll share how they help keep those anxiety-provoking thoughts at bay. They also play an important role in improving your art and at the end of the episode, I'll share which one is better overall. Referral code for my SkillShare Class - Loose Watercolor Florals: How to Let Go of Perfectionism in Your Art: https://skl.sh/489BOle If you’d like to see my YouTube video on this topic, please click here: https://youtu.be/HtBxm26auOM?si=9b9aGv_KRuY_eiXB

Have you struggled with perfectionism in your art, as well as in other areas of your life? I certainly have and in this episode, I share my art story and how the process of creating has increased my mental health and well-being. I also share what happened when one of my reels went viral and how that heavily influenced my social media. I hope this story encourages you, whether you are on your own art journey or whether you are considering starting one. Referral code for my SkillShare Class - Loose Watercolor Florals: How to Let Go of Perfectionism in Your Art: https://skl.sh/489BOle Youtube video that went viral: https://youtube.com/shorts/Wz22g_yRtWc?si=alUmAClNhL6il5qK Youtube video on my art journey: https://youtu.be/26aVcB8wFpQ?si=-NZuxsDX4ztDZVmN

Do you find yourself getting frustrated and worried when you paint and create art? Do you get scared about the end result? This episode is an introduction to the concept of perfectionism in our art and how we will be having conversations on this podcast about how to let go of perfectionism not only in our art but also in all areas of our art. As a mental health therapist as well as an artist, Tammy loves to mix in self-care with art to help her students relax and enjoy the whole art process! SkillShare referral code: Letting Go of Perfectionism in Your Art class: https://skl.sh/49b52A8