In this episode of the Perfectionist in Recovery, I am sharing a conversation I recently had with fellow recovering perfectionist, artist, and illustrator Brian Serway! Brian is a fellow Appalachian artist and one of the most prolific illustrators I know. In this episode, we talk about how he got started making art, what lessons he was learning when he first began creating, what lessons he faces now as a full time artist and illustrator, what his creative practices are outside of drawing, how he keeps his creativity fueled, the importance of making bad art, and so much more. 

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We have a biological need for play and it goes hand-in-hand with your creative practice!

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It has been a crazy week with little time to prep for today, so I’m leaving you with recommended reading and a journaling prompt! *Also! I want to hear from you! Share your stories, send your feedback!

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Sharing today a guided relaxation meditation because who doesn’t need that right now?

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In this episode I am sharing part 1 of my review of “The Creative Journal: The Art of Finding Yourself” by Lucia Capacchione! Buy the book from Barnes and Noble here: https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-creative-journal-lucia-capacchione/1121952849

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Your creative practice is worth your time and attention! Especially now! Check out the organizations Tessera Arts Collective https://www.patreon.com/tesseraartscollective Brown Sisters-in-law Speak https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/ODY1NDc= and Black Women in Visual Arts https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-the-start-of-black-women-in-visual-art Books: The Creative Journal: The Art of Finding Yourself by Lucia Capacchione.

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On this episode I share a conversation I had recently with Alex Capps of Clydescope Creations. In this episode, we discuss all things creativity related- coming to a place of liking your creative work, creativity and it’s connection to individual growth, pressure of perfectionism on creative pursuits and more. Follow Alex on Instagram at www.instagram.com/clydescopecreations and shop her Etsy at www.etsy.com/shop/clydescopecreations

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In this episode I am sharing about the value in understanding your creative rhythm and recognizing what season of creativity you are experiencing in order to sustain a creative habit.

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In this episode, I share a more in depth look at the process of painting my emotions and share some of the insights that have come from this experience.

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In this episode, before I share the guided meditation, I share a breathing practice parents can do with their children to begin introducing meditation.

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