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Still Intimidating

October 13, 2010October 21, 2010

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4 thoughts on “Still Intimidating”

Merrilee says:
October 16, 2010 at 6:09 PM

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One word at a time, Liza! The first few paragraphs are always like pushing a rock uphill, but then it will flow.

One word at a time!
- Liza Kane says:
  October 19, 2010 at 4:16 PM
  
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  Yes, I allow myself to scribble and doodle to get the ole stream of consciousness juices flowing! Slow but steady! That’s me!
Wookiesgirl says:
October 13, 2010 at 9:06 PM

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Oh yes.. I totally agree. I’ve been asked recently to write a few small blurbs for some blogs. When I am asked I immediately panic. Its scary.. But I swallow that down then just move forward… But I get it.. GIRL I totally get it.
- Liza Kane says:
  October 13, 2010 at 9:12 PM
  
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  ThankyouThankyouThankyou

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Some days, you have to sit in silence and meditate longer on why you do what you do. #TheThrivingArtist

#Truth⠀ ⠀ Here's a simple formula. ⠀ ⠀ Dreaming + Doing = The Thriving Artist.⠀ ⠀ I think if artists, creatives, writers were more open and real about the work behind the art, there would be more artists thriving than starving (or giving up entirely). ⠀ ⠀ There's more to art and artistry than dreamy mystical thoughts. There are long days, late nights, hours of practice, consistency, routine, feedback, competition (perceived and real), all while being mindful of your mental, emotional, physical health. ⠀ ⠀ This is why your art focus is called your discipline. Just as you don't wake up one day to suddenly run a marathon or bench 300 lbs, you shouldn't expect yourself to magically form a well-structured story or draw a life-like self-portrait the first time doing it.⠀ ⠀ But you still need to do it to get better. ⠀ ⠀ Which means you need to do it even while you feel like you suck at it. Because you know what? You will suck at it. That's the point of being a beginner. You're still learning. ⠀ ⠀ And spoiler alert: you will always be learning. The ones who realize that art is a practice of continuous discipline and learning are the artists who thrive.⠀ ⠀ So prepare your mind to accept the uncomfortable, to accept the frustration, to accept the procrastination that stems from the place of "not feeling good enough." Because all of it, the magical dreams and the frustrating work is part of the creative process and the only way to finish a project that's important to you is to work your way through, grit teeth and all.⠀ ⠀ Welcome to your new everyday. ☕️⠀ ⠀ #TheThrivingArtist

My workspace, one of two. So excited that I've been able to keep it clutter-free for over a month 😁 Claiming your space and keeping it sacred for your art totally makes creativity and inspiration more accessible (especially when paired with a routine!) and gets you into that flow state so much quicker. I don't know about you, but fighting resistance is hard enough. I don't need to go out of my way to fight it (and most likely lose to it) every time I need to work my art, you feel me? #thethrivingartist #creativeonfire #dreaminganddoing #workthework

The blank page. Used to cause me great anxiety; honestly, still does, kinda-sorta. With practice, and a lot of markers and happy doodles, my perspective on Creation shifted from the need to produce this Atlas-like burden of monumental importance that weighed me down to one of happy curiosity that led me to new experiences, new adventures, and best of all, freedom--from rules, limiting beliefs, and restrictive boundaries. #IdowhatIwant. ⠀ Instead of an obstacle, I've learned to look at it as an invitation to blaze a new path into an uncharted territory.⠀ And this one... This new project... Well, it's gonna be quite special. ⠀ #TheOne #OneProjectOctober

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