The Josie Lewis Show

Aftyn Shah: Printmaker Turns to Art Art After Brain Injury

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In this artist-to-artist conversation, we get to hear hear from the printmaker Aftyn Shah, the creative force behind the popular Instagram page, @riseandwander.

View Aftyn's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/riseandwander

Her website

https://www.riseandwander.com/


Key Highlights:

  • Aftyn’s Journey: Hear about Aftyn’s devastating car accident that led to a brain injury, fundamentally changing her life and career path. The pivotal role her physical therapist played by advising her to turn to art as a form of therapy.
  • The Instagram Catalyst: Discover why Instagram became Aftyn's chosen platform for sharing her art and how it served as a key component in her recovery and professional success.
  • Battling Perfectionism and Criticism: Aftyn opens up about the challenges of dealing with perfectionism and critical feedback, and shares valuable insights on navigating these obstacles.
  • Her First Sale and The Path to Success: Relive the moment Aftyn made her first commissioned art sale to a stranger, marking the beginning of a successful venture into selling her prints.
  • Building a Business Slow and Steady: Learn about the gradual but steady process Aftyn undertook to build her business, emphasizing patience, persistence, and passion.


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