Allowing yourself seasons

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

This summer is the first time I've allowed myself a real break.

I'm playing with reusable water balloons, swimming at the Y with my little, and pulling out watercolors when little wants to do art.

It feels good to let off the pressure I constantly place on myself: more videos, more art, more, more, more...
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I told myself I want a summer of less.
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Less online.
Less time scarcity.

Less distraction.

And I feel something shifting. I have new ideas for video content, I have some headspace to work on the book... and I'm feeling like maybe my pace for my art right now is good enough.

I hope you can also ask yourself: what do I want in this creative season of my life?
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(and if you haven't seen it already, I've got a great video on this here).

Remember: proudly call yourself an artist.

Together we are Artist Strong,

Carrie

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I help self-taught and returning artists with home studios who feel stuck or unsure what’s next. Together, we move from uncertainty to confidently creating original, imaginative art. Build real skills, overcome self-doubt, and make work that’s fully your own.