What I learned from 200+ hours of researching highly successful artists
The dual pathway model emphasizes the importance of persistence and cognitive flexibility, traits evident in these artists, in achieving creative excellence and success. It is important to be persistent but also adaptable.
Shagun Singh • What I learned from 200+ hours of researching highly successful artists
Achieving fame and success is not solely dependent on creativity but is also influenced by the breadth and diversity of one's social connections. These include other artists, collectors, gallerists, designers, and creatives from all walks of life.
Shagun Singh • What I learned from 200+ hours of researching highly successful artists
t's important to note that Persistence, Social Media, and Social Structures are not mutually exclusive; they amplify each other. An artist who combines persistence with a robust social structure is likely to succeed more than someone who is only persistent, even if they possess equal talent.
Shagun Singh • What I learned from 200+ hours of researching highly successful artists
Creativity and a distinct style alone don’t guarantee success.
Shagun Singh • What I learned from 200+ hours of researching highly successful artists
Several studies have found that persistence and creative output are directly related. One study of classical composers found that a composer's likelihood of producing a high-quality composition was directly proportional to the total number of compositions that person had produced in the past.
Shagun Singh • What I learned from 200+ hours of researching highly successful artists
The study suggests that success and fame are not just about being creative but about who you know and how diverse your connections are. A broad social network can shape how people perceive your creativity and make you more likely to become famous and successful.
Shagun Singh • What I learned from 200+ hours of researching highly successful artists
The changing algorithms of Instagram are always a struggle, but certain strategies can help4:
- User agency is achieved through setting goals and self-reflection.
- A reliable routine in the face of unpredictability.
- Peer support (talking with other artists using Instagram and understanding how they ride out uncertainty)
- Hypothesizing why a certain post
Shagun Singh • What I learned from 200+ hours of researching highly successful artists
(Creators) block resides in ego and it whispers “you’ll never be good enough” it’s painful! So the last few days I practiced what I sometimes preach, I reminded myself that I’m making this for me, I have no choice because when I’m not painting I don’t feel alive, even music sounds dull.