Astrid

The thing you are deeply yearning to create is told to you in all the subtle ways other people's artwork slightly misses the mark

Artists: Do not kid yourself into pursuing the “new.” There is no “new.” All art comes from other art and many other sources. Make art in your own voice. Tell your own story.

An exercise I would guide my younger creative self through: 1. Make a list of your favorite works 2. List out everything bad, janky, poorly done etc about them 3. Notice how this does not diminish your love for the works 4. realize... See more