Hello Artsy Peeps! And welcome to my April blog! Click Here For The Vlog Version if you choose to watch instead. During the past couple of weeks, I’ve been writing and illustrating my first children’s book. To read “How I decided to start making children’s books”, you can read the article Here! The problem is…I don’t really draw children😓 And the book I’m writing is about a child. This definitely caused self doubt, worry, and imposter syndrome to makes it’s way into my new art project. Luckily, I was able to quickly sustain the emotions so that I could continue to work on my book and be excited about it.

Somewhere in your art journey, whether you’re a beginner or been an artist for years, (yes, even the most advanced artist feel this too) at some point or another, you will feel these emotions. Most of the time the worry starts to go away after I’ve done a couple of practice drawings or did my reference homework. Also playing with the different materials to get comfortable before starting the project. Also asking close family members or my partner for critiques. The emotion starts to sustain. I always want my art to come out good especially if I’m doing this for someone. But in the end, it usually does come out right once I’m present or in the moment with my art. Also some projects might take a little longer then others if you’re trying something new.

These feels might always pop up either before or during your projects and that’s alright that just means you want to do a good job and you strive to do your best. But when it becomes debilitating to the point you’re too afraid to start, is when asking for help or talking to the people closest to you that just want to see you succeed can help sustain the worry or fear. gotta love the lizard brain. Thank you guys!!