When the studio becomes an overwhelming place for artists, it may be time to apply some constraints to your creative process. Constraints are often viewed as things that limit options within our art practice. However, they can be the key to freedom and creativity in our work. On this episode, I’m giving you an inside look at the constraints I’ve placed on my current 100 Day Self-Portrait Challenge and my thought process behind them. I’ll also share some ideas about how to use constraints in your own art practice to get the results you want.

Outline of This Episode

• [0:37] Finding beauty in constraints
• [3:49] Deconstructing my 100 Day Challenge and the constraint of time
• [11:20] Applying constraints to subject and keeping ourselves in curiosity
• [19:35] Expanding your mind and curbing overwhelm through constraints

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• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community

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A lot of artists struggle with finding their voice. To the point that some believe they don’t have one at all. This is absolutely false! Every artist has a voice, and I want to help you find it. On this episode, we’ll dive into what our voice looks like and how to listen to it, cultivating awe in your art practice, and the results you get from finding your voice.

Outline of This Episode

• [6:25] What is your artistic voice? 
• [9:37] Learning how to listen to your voice
• [14:54] The practice of cultivating awe
• [23:13] The results you get from finding your voice

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community
• How to Create Clarity and Focus in Your Art Practice – EP 284 

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So many artists desire both clarity and focus in their art practice. We yearn for a practice that is stable, dependable, and free of distractions and confusion. Yet often, that is far easier said than done. On this episode, I’ll show you how to gain greater clarity and focus in your art practice so that you can focus all of your energy on the art you want to create.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:57] The role clarity plays in art and decision making
• [5:02] How being clear and focused helps you create personally meaningful art 
• [11:21] Three tips to develop clarity and focus in your art practice TODAY
• [17:47] The power of thinking differently

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• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community

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So many artists (and humans) struggle with the opinions of others. Having an unhealthy view of external opinions can negatively impact your art practice. And your life ! In this episode, I discuss why other people's thoughts matter, the unhelpful ways we think about other people's opinions and strategies for breaking the cycle.

Outline of This Episode

• [3:54] Why other people’s opinions matter and creating safety within ourselves
• [14:49] Cultivating curiosity creates better art
• [20:38] Falling in love with our own work and releasing the opinions of others

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community

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When we change one thought in any area of our thinking it changes everything else. The more I think about this principle the more I begin to question what is possible through my art and creativity. On this episode, we’re going to talk more about negative underlying beliefs and how choosing our beliefs on purpose is a powerful habit for our art practice. I’ll also prepare you for what to expect from yourself when you begin to change your thinking, as well as how and when you need to change your mind.

Outline of This Episode

• [2:58] The power of choosing on purpose
• [15:53] What happens when we begin to choose
• [21:33] How to change your mind

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community

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One of the most important habits you can have is trusting your decisions. We often look at the outcome of a decision to determine whether or not the choice was good or bad. And we use that metric to determine how much we can trust ourselves. But what if I told you that the quality of a decision has nothing to do with the outcome? On this episode, I’ll discuss the importance of trusting your decisions, how trust builds confidence, and how a habit of trust leads to mastering your skills and clarifying your voice as an artist.

Outline of This Episode

• [2:27] The importance of trusting your decisions
• [4:31] The power of self-reliance
• [6:50] How trust leads to mastery
• [18:34] What if I actually don’t know?

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community

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Just like our paintings, we have visions for how we think our art journey should turn out and who we want to be as an artist. In order to achieve our full potential, we need to learn how to have our own backs and be our greatest advocates. On this episode, I’ll discuss how to shut down negative self-talk while maintaining high standards and embracing our humanity.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:58] Why you need to have your own back 
• [5:32] The art of being kind to yourself
• [15:10] Why you still need high standards
• [22:21] How to embrace your humanity

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community

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Getting commissioned to create a piece of art for someone can be an incredibly validating experience. Finally, all of your hard work has paid off. All you have to do now is iron out the details and paint the painting, right? Unfortunately, creating commissioned artwork is not always that easy. On this episode, I’ll dive into an often-overlooked obstacle with creating a commissioned piece, and communicate the tools you need to overcome it. Outline of This Episode

• [1:28] The destructive power of a single squirrel and choosing awareness and curiosity over judgment
• [7:37] Identifying the real problem with commissioned work 
• [9:43] How to actively manage your mind

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community

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Have you ever thought about what it means to YOU to be an artist? Do you have a good grasp of your identity? I invite you to gain clarity on how you define that for yourself so you can have more confidence in your studio. On this episode, we will explore our self-concept and take a deeper look at why the way we see ourselves matters so much to our art practice. 

Outline of This Episode

• [1:18] The three concepts of art creation
• [5:43] Why our self-concept is so important 
• [10:58] The art of constantly becoming

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community
• The Stories We Tell About Our Art - EP 277 
• The Artist Thermostat: Why It Can't Be That Easy - EP 273 

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Does your art practice feel limited? Is your mindset preventing you from achieving your full potential as an artist? Our possibilities are determined by the kinds of stories we tell about our art. On this episode, I’ll teach you how to notice the negative stories that keep you from the art practice you want.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:22] Why our stories matter and finding our super power
• [7:04] The power of awareness in changing our mindset
• [9:43] Exposing the false stories we tell ourselves
• [18:00] Choosing the story that serves you best

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community

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