Sometimes, we just get stuck. “Writer’s Block” or general lack of inspiration… it can feel immobilizing. This week, we talk about 3 practical strategies to get through the block and start creating again.

As artists, we’re often obsessed with the “product” we’re making. “Is it perfect?” “Is it something I think my audience will connect with?” “Do I have all the resources I need?” “Do I feel great about this?” But what if we could break free from those immobilizing questions and move forward? This week, we talk about a perspective shift that can help us do that.

Sometimes, we pit these 2 things against one another — like we have to stand up for ourselves OR be kind to others. But kindness and tenacity aren’t in conflict. They are two traits that are powerful when possessed side by side.

When we’re working on commissioned work or coming alongside another artist for a collaboration, we could be served by asking the question, “Am I being asked to be an artist or a craftsperson?”

Missing the mark is baked into the process of finding what works. Like shooting a dart at a board, we don’t usually hit a bullseye the first time we ever throw a dart. This week, we talk about the process of enduring mistakes until we find what works.

Sure there are a lot of risks… so there must be something work all that sacrifice. This week, we talk about some of the great things that can come from living a life of creativity.

Are you ready for the wild ride of building a career in art and creativity? Here are a few risks that you can prepare yourself for. Being ready for these can help you navigate them with grace when you encounter them.

The movies we watch, the stories we tell, the things that inspire us. They are stories of people stepping outside of what is normal or expected or comfortable and doing something bold. When we embrace this ideology, it can help us thrive in life and in our creativity.

There are lots of platforms. And there are a ton of people on those platforms. It’s easy to convince ourselves that we’re too late to the party. But new artists are emerging everyday. So why not you?

Whether you’re an artist that does commissions or a full time freelance creative, this conversation with Albert Asiz-Clauson will help you navigate your journey. Albert is the CEO of Underpinned, a platform that helps artists start and run their creative business.