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

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• 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

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• 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?

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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

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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

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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

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• 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

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Is your art studio a place of peace or chaos? How do we intentionally create a sense of ease in our art practice? On this episode, I’ll take a deep dive into how you can bring that ease into the studio, why "hard" work is over rated, and the benefits of bringing fun, curiosity, and playfulness into our art practice.

Outline of This Episode

• [0:57] What does (and doesn’t) ease in our art studio look like?
• [3:09] Why hard work doesn’t automatically make good art
• [11:04] Why ease and black and white thinking don’t mix
• [14:29] The benefits of fun, letting go, and choosing ease over hardship

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• The Savvy Painter Community
• Yes, You Can Create Flow On Purpose - EP 261 

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Is there a general path to success when it comes to our art? I’ve come to embrace that success is determined by how we grow and evolve as artists. On this episode, I’ll dive into what that looks like, the role each side of our brain plays in the process, and how to overcome the need for linear success.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:15] Why we think we need linear success 
• [3:29] Bringing the right side of your brain into your art practice
• [8:28] The evolution of our art through trust
• [21:54]  Cultivating curiosity, exploration, and wonder

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Get a taste of what it’s like to be a part of the Savvy Painter Community as I share a recent talk I gave during Mindset Monday all about our witness. We all have one! That inner critic sees everything we do and provides a running negative commentary like Statler and Waldorf from the Muppets. Listen to this episode to learn how to shut those guys up and turn your mindset (and your witness) into a positive one!

Outline of This Episode

• [2:41] Can I get a positive witness? 
• [5:48] Recapping the damage negative underlying beliefs can create
• [10:41] Asking your inner critic the right questions
• [16:27] Come back to yourself

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• The Savvy Painter Growth Studio
• The Savvy Painter Community
• The Artist Thermostat: Why It Can't Be That Easy – EP 273
• The Messy Middle Is an Essential Part of the Art Journey - EP 271

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