Many artists struggle with a quiet but powerful fear: being seen.

In this episode of 33 Conversations, Michael Abney speaks with artist and Art Flow Alliance founder Dominique Sahms about the personal journey of stepping into creative identity and building a supportive community for artists navigating the modern art world.

Dominique shares how she transitioned from hiding her work to publicly claiming her identity as an artist. Along the way, she encountered gatekeeping, scams, exhibition barriers, and the emotional challenges that many creators face when entering the art industry.

Key themes include:

• Overcoming fear of visibility as an artist
• The mindset shift behind saying “I am an artist”
• Challenges emerging artists face in exhibitions and online
• Building authentic artist communities
• Separating personal worth from financial success

This episode is for artists, creators, and entrepreneurs who feel called to share their work but struggle with self-doubt or fear of stepping forward.

If you're navigating the intersection of creativity, identity, and visibility, this conversation offers insight into what it takes to keep going.