You are listening to the Savvy Painter Podcast episode number 302.

As artists we all know the feeling of putting our heart and

to soul, only to second guess ourselves and worry about what other people might think.

It is so common, and it's a struggle that we all face but it's really important to remember

that art is subjective and the only opinion that truly matters when you are creating is your own.

So in this podcast, we're going to be exploring this very common struggle and how to overcome it, as well as exploring other ways to embrace

your authenticity and create without fear. So welcome to the savvy painter

podcast where we discuss all things related to the world of art and to painting and to the artist mindset. In today's episode we will be exploring how your response to what other people might think about your art impacts your creative process.

I'll be talking about staying true to your vision and letting go of the fear of judgment,

as well as offering some tips and strategies

for overcoming this very common hurdle

that you might be facing now.

Before we get started, though,

I just wanted to give you a quick heads up that's sort of like around, I don't know, maybe 13 minutes in or something.

You're going to hear a shift in the sound quality. I apologize in advance for that. I had to go to a different room while I was

recording this. Those were the options this week so I chose to just keep going

ahead. So you'll notice like I sound really close to you right now,

right in your ear, and then I'm gonna sound

almost like I'm across the room.

But the show must go on, right?

So let's start by talking about staying true to your own vision. So I'm going to tell you a story. There was this artist who is in Gros Studio and let's just call her Maria. Okay? Not her name obviously, but let's just say

that Maria has always been passionate about painting outdoors.

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