Things covered in this episode:– My stance on this subject– My personal history with art education and being self taught– Are degrees necessary?– The cons of not getting a degree from my personal experience – The pros of not getting a degree (besides saving tons of money!)– The importance and benefits of learning– Getting your basics … Continue reading 006: Is Education Necessary? + Facing Rejection

Things covered in this episode:– What is encouragement?– Why is encouragement so important?– Confidence, support, empowerment– Perception– Hands on approaches for self-encouragement as artists QoTW: “Self care tips for artists?” In order to sign up for my FREE e-course “Painting with Fear”, please click > here <. Thanks so much for listening! Remember to follow me over … Continue reading 005: The Importance of Self-Encouragement // Self Care Tips

Things covered in this episode:– Copying others in order to learn, not become– The etiquettes of copying– Discovering your own voice – Not letting the concept of originality consume you– Focusing on learning and exploration as opposed to originality– Boundaries as an artist– Free/paid content and why free content is generous– Respecting boundaries artists have– Why … Continue reading 004: Why You Should Figure it Out on Your Own + Low Moods and Inspiration

Things covered in this episode:– My story with anxiety and how I struggle with it currently– Taking note on where the anxiety stems from – Reducing anxiety as a creative– Various ways to help you control your anxiety as a creative– Reminders for when you have intrusive anxious thoughts during your process– Question of the week … Continue reading 003: Struggling with Anxiety as an Artist

Things covered in this episode:– My struggle becoming an established artist in Norway– What happened that put me in my *biggest* funk back in November– Positive bypassing– What I did that helped me find my groove again– Five things that help me ease out of a creative funk– My ART FUNK workbook resource– Question of … Continue reading 002: Five Ways to Ease Out of a Creative Funk / Anxiety While Creating

Welcome to the first episode of ARTHENTICITY, a podcast about art and real conversations. Things covered in this episode: About me and my life as an artist How I found myself choosing art as a career Why I decided on creating this podcast What to expect for the future of this podcast Question of the … Continue reading 001: Intro To ARTHENTICITY, Who I Am + Advice for New Artists.