Re-igniting energy by cultivating creative confidence and community
Discovering Creative Confidence with Stacey Kijewski | Create Today with Beth Buffington
In this episode Beth sits down with her special guest Stacey, one of the artists from Beth’s Create-Today Membership.

Stacey shares her journey from working at American Greetings and working as a freelance artist. She talks about overcoming the exhaustion of a creative slump—how she reignited her inspiration, and then… uncovered confidence in her work, and discovered the importance of community and continuous learning. Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned creative,

Stacey's story will inspire you to stay positive, patient, and always keep creating.

Don't miss Stacey's incredible insights into the world of Procreate and her journey with creativity, and the benefits she has found inside the “Create-Today” Community.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
01:14 Stacey's Background and Journey into Art
03:10 Freelancing and Building a Client Base
05:16 Discovering a Passion for Creativity
07:00 Educational Path and Early Career
11:41 Overcoming Creative Slumps
16:09 The Importance of Community and Continuous Learning
18:56 Exploring the Role of Confidence in Creativity
19:52 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Sharing Your Art
20:15 The Joy of Seeing Your Work in Stores
20:53 The Importance of Consistency in Art
23:03 Navigating the Licensing Process
26:32 Advice for Creatives Facing a Slump
29:12 Staying Creative and Positive
31:56 Connecting with Stacy and Final Thoughts

How to find Stacey
Email: 
[email protected]

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/anastasia5_k

Portfolio:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/b18321a4-7062-4421-9109-260c4bb381f3

Suzanne Cruise Creative Services, Inc:
https://www.cruisecreative.com/artist/CON02840

Linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-stacey-kijewski-0672229

Offerings at BDI Create.Today
Register to the Create-Today Workshops!
https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar

Register for “Learn the Art of Procreate”

https://www.bdi-create.today/courses

Tutorials and other resources at Create-Today:

https://www.bdi-create.today/almost-free-resources