Here's WHY.
Hello Creative Peep,
After talking to a multitude of artists over the last decade, I have learned how to listen. And this idea that creativity is frivolous seems to be a common theme or struggle.
As creative souls, I know that we perceive the world differently than most people.
We tend to be highly sensitive people who can find it difficult to cope with the world around us (AT TIMES).
It's hard to make space for creativity when all of the necessities are screaming for our attention. Especially as care-givers.
I get it.
We have an income to make. We have mouths to feed. And households to run.
Sometimes creativity seems like it ends up at the very bottom of our never ending to do list.
Why create?
What good will come of it?
Why should it even be a priority when so many other things feel so urgent? Urgency seems to be the currency these days.
If you aren't building some amazing business or capitalizing on your talent, then you are doing something wrong.
Creativity just for the sake of creativity seems so outlandish. Frivolous even.
Instead we seem to spend hours scrolling social media and feeling bad about ourselves or how much we aren't accomplishing.
Comparison sets in. Especially when nothing is working for us.
And then it's so easy to get discouraged.
Why even bother? What difference will it make?
We measure our art making in likes, and views and relevance.
So my question for you is, when was the last time you sat down to paint just for the pure joy of painting? Or create just for the pure joy of creating?
I am turning 48 this month. Almost a whole half of a century old...
I don't feel 48.
But I also know that there is a resolve rising up in me.
That I don't have time to not enjoy my life.
I am craving presence. Not perfection.
How can I be more intentional with my time and my energy?
I think what it all comes down to is our identity.
Who am I to believe that I deserve to be creative with no destination or accomplishment?
Is creativity worth it even then?
With no SOLD sign or accolade?
Creativity is about presence.
When was the last time that you sat down just to play? Without any expectations or rulebook?
When was the last time that you allowed yourself to just be present in the mess?
Will you give yourself permission to create today? Just for the sake of creating?
I want to tell you that you deserve it.
Your creativity is NOT frivolous. Period.
And by the way, creativity is a necessity. We NEED to create in order to make sense of the world around us.
It's the way that we make something beautiful out of the difficulty.
By the way, I am having a HUGE Birthday Sale on courses right now in honor of my birthday...
I only do these sales a few times a year, FYI. See below for links and more information...
Happy Painting!
Wendy Brightbill
BIRTHDAY SALE!!!
And just in case you missed it, I am having a sale on most of my courses. Go here to see which ones. Don't forget to use Coupon Code: HAPPY48 when you check out!!!
Style Lab is also $100 off with coupon code: HAPPY48
I KNOW it's SUPER last minute, but I STILL have two spots OPEN for my Connecticut Retreat. Maybe you live within driving distance and you want to bring your friend?
Two spots STILL OPEN for my May retreat in Connecticut! I would LOVE to have you join me and bring a friend!
If you have any questions, please contact Teri. Email her at hello@crvinn.com.
I am teaching for Artists Rising in 2025!!! It's the first time that I have taught an in person workshop since 2020 and I couldn't be more excited about this experience!!!
When: May 25-30, 2025!
Come paint and learn with me for 5 days in a super intimate
If you have ANY QUESTIONS about sleeping arrangements or payment options, please contact Patricia Brubaker here: pat@artistsrising.net
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