What I Have Learned Working as an Artist
Not everyone will cheer for you.
When we feel the confidence to put our art out for the world to see, we hope for positive feedback and encouragement. The people closest to us are often the first to see what we are creating, and those are the people we hope will be cheering for us.
Not everyone will be that cheerleader. To put it bluntly, not everyone will like your art, and that is okay. Those people are not your audience, even if they like you as a person. Your art comes from within you, but you are not your art.
Others in your life may also feel triggered by your courage and confidence in sharing your art. Perhaps they wish they could do the same, but do not yet feel ready. Perhaps they are seeing the praise and support and wishing they had the same.
We do not know what goes on in the minds of others, so let the silent voices fade away and look for other ways to feel connected with these people.
Remind yourself that rejection of your art is not a rejection of YOU.
The more your share your art and put it out there, the more eyes you have on your art and you will attract and your audience of cheerleaders.
Be aware of how special you feel when you receive a like, a comment, a share, and even a purchase. Let those people know how much their actions mean to you.
Seek ways to cheer for others.
Look for ways to give the same to others and share encouragement. Support is not just about making purchases, but also in connecting and saying: I see what you are doing, and I hope to see more.
It feels good to be liked and acknowledged, so be sure to share those sentiments.
Remember there are always others just getting started in their art journeys and in need of support, so your voice is important.
Be happy and authentic.
When are are honest in who we are and how we feel, that comes through in our words, actions, and art.
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