Hello all!

Let’s talk about anxiety and art. I think it comes hand-in-hand with perfectionism and can be exhibited in all different forms. For me, it’s often the fear of creating in general. The “what if’s” of a blank canvas can be overwhelming. The “What if” I don’t pick the ‘right’ subject, composition, or lighting. “What if” it turns out terrible? Or the opposite, “what if” the work succeeds, wins awards, and I can’t repeat the strokes in the next painting?

Many authors that win a best-seller experience this when producing work post success. In fact, a great majority of artists, athletes, or others in competitive fields have these thoughts. And it’s normal, especially in today’s social media world. And, honestly, I hate social media, but also know that that’s where the art market has shifted towards too.