Is the problem really your art—or just how you’re looking at it?

We’ve all been there. You step back from something you’ve just created, and your brain instantly goes, “Ugh, this is awful.” Maybe even, “What if people see this and think I have no idea what I’m doing?” That little voice in your head? It’s not just being dramatic, it’s actively sabotaging you.

In this episode of The Savvy Painter Podcast, we’re digging into how your brain warps your perception of your own work, why that inner critic is so convincing, and, most importantly, how to quiet it so you can share your art with confidence. Because if you don’t believe in your work, how can you expect anyone else to?

1:58 – Negativity bias of the brain and how it affects your perspective

4:07 - One Growth Studio member’s journey from self-doubt to public recognition

6:52 – The cycle of doubt you experience with your work

10:46 – Three steps to override your brain and overcome self-doubt

16:48 – How to practice talking about your art to build confidence 

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