I have been contemplating perfectionism and Imposter syndrome. Those monsters that like to keep artists company. I know that it's something I deal with, particularly as I start this new chapter in my life and get my business going.
It occurs to me that the these monsters are birthed out of the fear of failure.
The antidote to fear, is truth.
I keep reading posts like “Artists are not born artists,” and I think that’s only partly true. What all would-be artists share is the desire to create. What we lack is the skill do to so.
We are creators. We are inspired, we learn, we do, we make mistakes and grow, and then do it all over again. It is who we are. We aren’t going to be good at everything. One thing I did pick up in art school was what I did not want to do. That’s ok. What are we good at, and what do we connect with? Those are the truths we can hold onto to face down our fears.
I know that is easier said than done, as someone who battles chronic migraine, I am acutely aware of that. It takes intention, practice and the will to put one foot in front of the other.
Let us cast aside fear and make something beautiful together.