I recently read this article, 8 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Artist, from one of my favorite resources, Artwork Archive. It got me thinking about how blogging is an excellent way for an artist to overcome this common anxiety. Â
We all start somewhere. No matter where you are in your art business journey, give yourself the credit you deserve. If you struggle with this, read this article. Then consider how blogging can support the recommended solutions to overcoming it.
How Blogging Can Help Artists to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Blogging helps you to achieve the proper mindset about your work. The act of proactively writing about your work will help you to get into the right mindset about your position as a professional artist.
Starting a blog can feel like taking a risk. It gets you out of your comfort zone. However, the reward of consistently blogging about your artwork is much more than the risk. Â
It functions as a “brag box” – what better place to showcase your awards and successes.
Blogging helps you to become more comfortable sharing your work. And, you can be as selective as you want about which pieces to show.
Blogging allows you to mentor your audience. You can do this by sharing a technique, posting a video of a demonstration or an artist talk.
Finally, blogging helps you to find your voice. The process of writing about your work regularly better prepares you for communicating in other areas of your business.
Hopefully, you feel the confidence you should about your work. If not, consider blogging to help shed “imposter syndrome.”
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