Have you ever wished you could wipe your mental slate clean and start fresh? Are you in desperate need of a do-over on your latest project? On this episode, I’m going to show you how to develop emotional awareness, identify and break bad mental habits, and fight overwhelm by testing your capacity as an artist healthily and sustainably.

Outline of This Episode

• [0:07] Spinning plates and developing emotional awareness 
• [6:04] Finding the reset button
• [13:07] How I give myself a fresh start

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• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community

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Is it wrong to be proud of the work you are creating? Does incorporating pride into your art practice make you an arrogant artist? On this week’s episode, I’m taking a deep dive into why pride can be one of the most helpful emotions in our art practice. We’ll dispel myths about pride and look at why choosing to be proud of your art is an incredible catalyst for growth.

Outline of This Episode

• [0:00] Recapping Growth Studio Week
• [3:00] The best feeling in the world
• [7:59] Balancing pride and the need for improvement 
• [13:33] The power of pride in your art practice

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With Growth Studio Week in full swing, I thought it would be good to share some gems from our already incredible time together! On this episode, I’m going to talk about the power of creative confidence, how awareness helps us build our self-confidence, and how everything is built on trust.

Outline of This Episode

• [0:47] Developing creative confidence and the power of group coaching 
• [7:31] Trusting yourself and killing the comparison monster
• [12:19] The road ahead for Growth Studio Week and why your work matters

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to join the Savvy Painter Growth Studio or receive coaching for your art practice? On this episode, I’m going to break down the topics that will be discussed during my FREE Growth Studio Week event happening October 17th through the 21st. Visit the links below to register and listen now for a taste of what’s to come!

Outline of This Episode

• [0:03] 100 Self-Portrait update and acknowledging the expectation gap
• [4:08] The impact of coaching, the power of confidence, and the magic of art-making
• [15:28] Trusting your voice and your process
• [18:34] Artists and money mindset
• [19:59] Overcoming perfectionist tendencies
• [23:07] Final thoughts

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One of the major reasons why an art practice stagnates is because the artist stops moving forward. They falsely ignore genuine possibilities in pursuit of the “single right choice”. However, that choice doesn’t exist! We only have our next best step. On this episode, I'm going to show you how to continually move forward with your art by taking massive action.

Outline of This Episode

• [2:24] Taking a peek inside the Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• [5:42] Overcoming analysis paralysis in your art practice
• [12:08] Defining massive action and embracing the unknown
• [16:00] You can’t die from being uncomfortable

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What would your art practice look like if it were a judgment-free zone? Imagine how much better your art would be if you redirected that energy toward the creative process! Fresh off of an incredible week at the Epona Rise Retreat Center in British Columbia, I’m going to share a few takeaways from my experience to help you stay present, grounded, and inspired in your art practice.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:11] Why artists have to live in the moment
• [6:07] Sealing up the energy leaks in your art practice
• [9:29] The power of painting without judgment

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• Epona Rise Retreat Center
• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
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How do you decide when to take a break? Is rest a priority in your art practice? A lack of rest can lead to a lack of creativity and inspiration in your studio! On this episode, I’m going to talk about the importance of rest, why we stop ourselves from getting it, and how consistent rest creates our best work.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:19] Breaking the power of the infinite list
• [3:56] Deciding when enough is enough and the lie of “shoulds”
• [13:24] How to stop fighting with reality, boost your creativity, and actually rest
• [20:14] The mental roadblocks to rest and why it’s not procrastination

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Are you present when working in your art studio? Where is your mental focus when engaged in art-making? On this episode, I’m going to share how much presence and staying in the moment have impacted my self-portrait journey so far. We’ll also dive into slowing down to speed up and the power of baby steps. You don’t want to miss it!

Outline of This Episode

• [0:42] Studio check-in and the concept blowing my mind right now
• [2:25] Overcoming obligation in your studio
• [8:57] What presence can do for your art practice and learning how to slow down
• [21:55] The power of baby steps

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What happens on your canvas is a direct reflection of what is going on in your mind. That’s why it’s so important to be intentional with your thoughts about your art. On this episode, I’m going to show you how to curate your thoughts so that you can create whatever emotion you want in your studio.

Outline of This Episode

• [2:27] The myth of multitasking 
• [7:32] Why the HOW isn’t that important
• [13:31] Choosing what you want to feel and how you want to think
• [21:59] The cumulative effect of curating your thoughts 

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For many artists, art is one of the top relationships in their life. It is something we have thought about, strived after, suffered for, and been fulfilled by for years, even decades. On this episode, I want to show you how unconditional love for your art can transform your art practice and help you create with the confidence and freedom you desire. 

Outline of This Episode

• [5:04] You are in a relationship with your art and the power of unconditional love
• [11:17] Roadblocks to unconditionally loving your art
• [15:37] How unconditional love enhances your art journey

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