Episode 14: 3 Things That Can Help Artists Grow

Community

A lot of artists and small creative business owners work alone without a team. Therefore, we often can feel lonely, be in an echo chamber of ideas because there is no one to critique or give feedback on designs and feel vulnerable when it comes to pricing our work. 

Community can be one of the most beneficial ways to grow as an artist. Since finding a community of artists I can confidently say that I have had:

• Stronger artwork

• Business ideas and advice 

• Support for hard and difficult circumstances

• A place to bounce ideas off of 

• People to celebrate with me

• A place to be vulnerable, heard, and understood 

• A boost in mental and emotional health
   

Accountability

With no "boss" but ourselves, many of us artists struggle with deadlines and holding ourselves accountable for our goals and dreams. Having accountability has been a HUGE way I have been able to accomplish the big things that I tend to drag my feet on. 

One way I have had great accountability is through co-working sessions. 

Co-working sessions can create:

• extra accountability

• increased productivity 

• community
  
  ​​​Here is an excerpt from an article by Corinne Preston that states:
  
  ”According to social psychologist Floyd Allport, the presence of other people can boost your performance. The “social facilitation” effect showed that a group of people working individually at the same table performed better on a range of tasks even though those people weren’t necessarily cooperating or competing on the same projects. This concept can be seen in virtual coworking sessions, the energy of the other participants can act as a substitute for being part of a team. This concept might be particularly helpful for those with ADHD as well. Commonly referred to as “body doubling”, working alongside others helps to provide focus and to ease an anxious mind.”

Intentionality

As creative business owners and artists, we often can become so busy and tend to not come up for air. As Leana talked about in Episode 12, we often do not work from a quiet place and we can often not be intentional in our rhythms, routines, and have space to reflect. Having intentionality in our businesses and art practice through reflection and journaling can help us gain perspective, respond more efficiently, and help us learn from experiences, and strategize for what lies ahead.

The Tillage Village

Community, Accountability, and Intentionality will be the pillars of the membership I am opening up for enrollment in January. 

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