Experiment With Your Art

Hi, creative geniuses! Welcome to Monday Motivation Madness! Today, I want to talk about something that I believe is crucial for our growth as artists – Experimentation.

As artists, we are always in our creative spaces, playing with our materials and tools. It’s easy to get stuck in our comfort zones, doing things that we already know work. But, to truly challenge ourselves, we need to step out of our comfort zones and try new things.

I love the thrill of getting a new tool or a new set of materials or taking on something that’s slightly out of my wheelhouse. It’s one of the reasons that I love our colab lab challenge and taking on commissions. They usually present a challenge as well. However, I want to emphasize that there’s a healthy way to take on challenges and an unhealthy way. When you embrace a challenge, you must set parameters for yourself, such as doing something for the first time and enjoying the entire process.

One of the biggest mistakes that artists make is overthinking their work. Overthinking takes you out of the flow and makes it harder for you to experiment with something new. So, instead of overthinking, throw caution to the wind and play around. All it takes is practice, and you will get better at it. You need to get out of your head and step into the flow.

This week, I want you to experiment, push out of your comfort zone, enjoy the process, have fun, and try not to focus on the negative things. Understand that every step that doesn’t work leads to something that does work for you. When you’re experimenting, you get to create your techniques and play around, which is fantastic. I enjoy owning the methods that I use in my art because, most of the time, I don’t know what I’m doing.

So, my fellow artists, embrace experimentation, push through those comfort zones, and reach out for the stars. Allow yourself to play and experiment in your studio or workspace. Remember to enjoy the process and have fun. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because they lead to growth.

I hope this Monday Motivation Madness has inspired you to experiment with new tools, new materials, or new techniques. Remember to focus on the process and have fun. Experiment vigorously and step out of your comfort zone.

Enjoy your week, my fellow artists, and I’ll see you next week. Adios!