Exploring Contradictions

In this week’s episode I speak about how lucky we are to be artists. We can be told about a lot of negative aspects of being an artist but the positives far outweigh the negatives. If you are an artist, you are one of the lucky ones!Navigating The Creative Cycle - Begins on 27th January 2025 - Open for enrolment now. https://www.illustratingrain.com/navigating-the-creative-cycleThe Creative Unlearning Book - https://www.illustratingrain.com/creativeunlearningPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/IllustratingRain(if you wish to join my Patreon and are an Apple IOS user, please purchase it through the desktop version to avoid additional fees by Apple). Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@illustratingrainArt Letter Sign Uphttps://mailchi.mp/1882e8c1623d/pijl9j6jbv

In this week’s episode I speak about using the beginning of a new year in a totally different way to how we are all told to begin it. Instead of rushing into action on your goals how about using the time to daydream about your new ideas and allow time for creative incubation. Coming Soon : Navigating The Creative Cycle - Launching in Jan 2025 - to be part of the waitlist please sign up to my art letter. The Creative Unlearning Book - https://www.illustratingrain.com/creativeunlearningPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/IllustratingRain(if you wish to join my Patreon and are an Apple IOS user, please purchase it through the desktop version to avoid additional fees by Apple). Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@illustratingrainArt Letter Sign Uphttps://mailchi.mp/1882e8c1623d/pijl9j6jbv

In this week’s episode I speak about the sentiments behind the statement artists often hear , which is. “I could do that” and how it can lean into devaluing the work of an artist and the art itself. To listen to the full episode head over to Spotify/ Apple and you’ll find The Creative Unlearning podcast - or link in bio ✨ Coming Soon : Navigating The Creative Cycle - Launching in Jan 2025 - to be part of the waitlist please sign up to my art letter. The Creative Unlearning Book - https://www.illustratingrain.com/creativeunlearningPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/IllustratingRain(if you wish to join my Patreon and are an Apple IOS user, please purchase it through the desktop version to avoid additional fees by Apple). Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@illustratingrainArt Letter Sign Uphttps://mailchi.mp/1882e8c1623d/pijl9j6jbv

In this week’s episode I ask the question, are you a creative butterfly? Do you flit from one new idea to the next but never see any single one of them through to the end? We take a look at how we can use constraint as a way of insuring we learn to see some projects through to completion. Coming Soon : Navigating The Creative Cycle - Launching in Jan 2025 - to be part of the waitlist please sign up to my art letter. The Creative Unlearning Book - https://www.illustratingrain.com/creativeunlearningPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/IllustratingRain(if you wish to join my Patreon and are an Apple IOS user, please purchase it through the desktop version to avoid additional fees by Apple). Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@illustratingrainArt Letter Sign Uphttps://mailchi.mp/1882e8c1623d/pijl9j6jbv

In this week’s episode I take a look at having a dose of naivety in your creative pursuits is a good idea and how it may very well be the catalyst that is required. The Creative Unlearning Book - https://www.illustratingrain.com/creativeunlearningPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/IllustratingRain(if you wish to join my Patreon and are an Apple IOS user, please purchase it through the desktop version to avoid additional fees by Apple). Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@illustratingrainArt Letter Sign Uphttps://mailchi.mp/1882e8c1623d/pijl9j6jbv

In this week’s episode we talk about the need to detach from seeking the red dots of affirmation through social media when it comes to our art.The Creative Unlearning Book - https://www.illustratingrain.com/creativeunlearningPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/IllustratingRain(if you wish to join my Patreon and are an Apple IOS user, please purchase it through the desktop version to avoid additional fees by Apple). Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@illustratingrainArt Letter Sign Uphttps://mailchi.mp/1882e8c1623d/pijl9j6jbv

Do you harbour a fear of making ordinary art so much that you don’t make any art at all. In this week’s episode I take a look at how much power the ordinary has inherent within it and why we should utilise it to make the art we desire. The Creative Unlearning Book - https://www.illustratingrain.com/creativeunlearningPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/IllustratingRain(if you wish to join my Patreon and are an Apple IOS user, please purchase it through the desktop version to avoid additional fees by Apple). Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@illustratingrainArt Letter Sign Uphttps://mailchi.mp/1882e8c1623d/pijl9j6jbv

Are you an overt thinker when it comes to your art; obsessing over your ideas but never making taking action. In this week’s episode we explore how overthinking is related to the duo of procrastination and perfectionism and how to overcome it. The Creative Unlearning Book - https://www.illustratingrain.com/creativeunlearningPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/IllustratingRainYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@illustratingrainArt Letter Sign Uphttps://mailchi.mp/1882e8c1623d/pijl9j6jbv

You see something new and shiny and start with excitement and run out of fervour because you get distracted by something new and shiny. Nothing teaches its end and all your art hangs mid point. Like a love bomber you hit hard and fast and then leave The Creative Unlearning Book - https://www.illustratingrain.com/creativeunlearningPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/IllustratingRainYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@illustratingrainArt Letter Sign Uphttps://mailchi.mp/1882e8c1623d/pijl9j6jbv

Today’s episode explores how when it comes to creating we all have our own version of our creative utopias.Where we have the exact right amount of time, space, environment materials etcWhat if we have it back to front? That we are not meant to wait for our idealised versions but that where we are and what we have is exactly what is required to create what we are meant to here and now?The Creative Unlearning Book - https://www.illustratingrain.com/creativeunlearningPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/IllustratingRainYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@illustratingrain