Creativity often arises from moments of frustration, leading to breakthroughs that feel almost effortless and meditative for the artist. This phenomenon is explored in a podcast episode where Aaron Della Vedova discusses the intricate relationship between frustration and creativity with well-known tattoo artists Sean Foy and Michael Perry.

They delve into the creative process, exploring the often frustrating journey that leads to those exhilarating "aha" moments. Aaron reflects on how these breakthroughs feel almost spontaneous, emerging from a deeper place within ourselves. They discuss the neuroscience behind creativity, revealing how moments of frustration can signal that a breakthrough is on the horizon. Sharing personal anecdotes, this profound episode emphasizes the importance of embracing these challenging moments as part of the creative journey. Join Aaron, Sean and Michael as they navigate the complexities of creativity, seeking truth in a world saturated with information.

Chat Breakdown:

[00:01:06] Creative frustration.

[00:03:40] The journey to becoming an artist.

[00:06:41] Artistic nurturing in family.

[00:11:23] Art as meditation.

[00:19:10] Overcoming life’s obstacles through art.

[00:22:33] Bankruptcy as a turning point.

[00:25:35] Self-love and personal responsibility.

[00:33:20] Sociopaths in leadership positions.

[00:35:38] Tattooing as a form of care.

[00:45:14] Overcoming addiction and recovery.

[00:48:55] Managing the ego's influence.

[00:59:10] Awareness and self-forgiveness.

[01:07:38] Tuning into creativity and emotions.

[01:09:50] Gratitude in challenging times.

[01:21:37] Community and spirituality in tattooing.

[01:30:15] Trust in tattooing and artistry.

[01:36:57] Tattooing under anesthesia debate.

[01:48:49] Tattooing: Trends and Counterculture.

[02:00:10] Adaptation to change in tattooing.

Quotes:

"Now when that frustration happens, I welcome it. I'm just like, oh, I know what this is. This is the part when the breakthrough has got to be really close because I'm fucking really agitated."

"It takes a little courage and it takes you kind of being like, fuck it, I'm doing this, even though it doesn't make a lot of sense."

"Then I turned to gangs and drugs to console myself, because I was so heartbroken."

"Bankrupt and busted, fucking best thing that could have happened."

"The question is, what am I doing that's not allowing it in?"

"If you want to look in that mirror in a few years and love the person staring back at you, you better do right by fucking everybody all the time."

"I like to picture in my own head that I'm the soul. And then I hear the thoughts and I examine them just like a judge."

"In that moment, you just moved the entire human species one millimeter closer to world peace and all the things we all say that the world should be like."

"What other art form do two people get to collaborate at that level?"

"One of the beautiful things about tattooing to me also is like seeing the evolution of what you're doing like any other art form but add into it the trust of the human allowing you to experiment on their body."

"I feel like things just in general in society are kind of like splitting and becoming more polar opposite."

"We're a fully mature industry. And like any mature industry, visibility and marketability are now essential."

"That not giving a fuck thing, good luck. Good luck with that."

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