Artrepreneur from the Creative City Project

Sometimes, stacking our art on top of a full time job and lots of responsibilities can be difficult - especially when a romantic relationship is involved. This week, we talk about how we can have a great art career and a great romantic relationship.

After a while of doing and trying, things can start to get hard - including our posture toward our art. This week, we talk about some ways to deal with the hardships of being an artist.

As artists, perfectionism can be one of our biggest hurdles. When we try to be perfect, it limits the work we make and release and ultimately hurts our creative pursuits. So how do we overcome perfectionism? This week, we talk about an essential mindset that frees us from perfectionism and releases us to thrive as artists.

This week we explore confidence. It’s not just thinking that you’re the best. Pharrell Williams has a quote: cockiness is the belief that you’re the best person in the room. confidence is knowing that you’re better than you were yesterday. We use that as a foundation for this important conversation.

It’s awesome to be great at something. But sometimes we think that’s enough. Being talented is just the beginning. This week, we focus on some other things that can support our talent and help us go even further.

This week, we talk about “messaging.” Not in the propaganda kind of way. Rather, what are some questions we can ask in our creative process that draws out our authentic voice? Art that connects deeply to others begins in a deep place within us.

One of the keys to successful creativity is just getting started. This week, we talk about some practical tips to getting started in a way that creates a strong foundation for continuing on.

If you’re looking for some reading material, check out these four books about creativity, sharing your art, time management, and handling obstacles.

It’s easy for artists to focus on style, flair, and charm, instead of working on the craft. In this episode, Adam makes a case for going back to the basics of art.

This week, Adam talks about three important tools for every artist: a budget, a schedule, and a network.