Get Messy

The life of a creative can be lonely. And let’s face it: whether we identify as creatives or not, we all know what this pretty rubbish state of being feels like. As humans, we’re hard-wired for connection: we long to be understood by others, we long for relationships with people with whom we can go through our struggles and celebrate life’s wins. This blog post presents 7 ways towards feeling less alone as a creative. And the best part is – perhaps counter-intuitively – many of these can be done without interacting with a single other human in real time.

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Deborah is my business bestie. She runs a membership for handmade sellers called Tizzit. We send each other daily voice notes about the highs and lows of business and everything in between. In this podcast episode, which is essentially a one-hour voice note, we discuss work/life balance, Deb's French/Australian accent and whether it holds her back, running an imperfect business, and fear of success (yes, fear of success).

This is what actually goes into a six-figure creative business.

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I believe that anyone can make art but not everyone can be an artist.

I know that the common narrative is that everyone can be an artist, however, I disagree with that. Well. Slightly.

Let me explain...

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You guys. This is an episode in which I share the wisdom and kindness of my life coach. This is the one single human who has changed my life the most in the past year - the beautiful Kelli Saginak. Kelli opens up about her history with control and anxiety, we talk about practical ways of dealing with lack of control, how to do things in a way that feels aligned to your beliefs, opportunities for exploration, a reframing of perfectionism, failure, and making mistakes.

Kelli and my class, Unfold: The Art of Meditative Journaling, is now available for members. Click here to enroll: https://getmessyart.com/join

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The proposal was the first official task of writing my book. It's also what ended up being my compass and my rock. It was a mammoth task, but it was also easy? Why? Because I had already done the work... the year before in a very deep way and also every single year for 5 years.

This is the second episode in my Bookcast series. Bookcast is a group of podcast episodes dedicated to sharing the behind-the-scenes of writing my first art book. In the series, you'll find tips for writing your own book, and insight into the messy middle of book writing.

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I have a massive girlcrush on Laurel. If you've ever struggled to create art that looks like the art going on in your head, then you're going to discover your newest girlcrush too. If you're a food person, same thing. Hell, if you are a living, breathing, creative, then Laurel will find her way to the top of your list.

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Whether you're exploring a new country or your own backyard, here are practical tips on how to travel like an artist rather than a tourist.

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Last year, Kellee went through an intense creative burnout. I've been through many of those myself. This episode is about what's waiting on the other side.

Kellee and I have loads in common, including writing a book with the same publisher and even the same superhero editor. Going through a large-scale project like writing a book when the world is essentially crumbling down is an interesting experience.

Besides the book, we talk about running a creative business, being yourself in a world that tells you not to be, weaknesses as strengths, and dad jokes.

There's also a pretty exciting announcement...

https://amzn.to/3zCNzja (Kellee's book: Mixed Media Color Studio)

My book! https://amzn.to/3zCNzja (Get Messy Art: The No-Rules, No-Judgment, and No-Pressure Approach to Making Art)

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Life is experienced in moments. Some of these moments hold more weight. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I can feel the weight of some moments. There are certain moments in my life that I knew while they were happening that they would change everything.

This is the first episode in my Bookcast series. Bookcast is a group of podcast episodes dedicated to sharing the behind-the-scenes of writing my first art book. In the series, you'll find tips for writing your own book, and insight into the messy middle of book writing.

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Shay is so full of wisdom and kindness, and she encourages that you create the same within yourself too. After hearing a testimonial about her class, that it was “like a spa for your creative soul”, I knew I had to pick her brain. Grab your supplies and listen mindfully while you work…

Shay is the guest artist for the Season of Mindfulness at Get Messy. Join and receive instant access to her lessons (including the video version of this discussion).

https://getmessyart.com/artist/shay-kent/ (Take a peek here): https://getmessyart.com/artist/shay-kent/

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