Pushing past the ugly stage

Summary

In this episode, Kerri Dixon discusses the common struggles artists face during the creative process, particularly the 'ugly stage' where artwork may look unappealing and doubts arise. She shares insights on how different artists experience this stage at various points—whether at the beginning, middle, or end of a project. Kerri offers practical strategies and mindset shifts to help artists push through these challenging moments, emphasizing the importance of self-motivation and trusting the creative process.

Takeaways

Every artist experiences the ugly stage in their work.

Understanding your personality helps identify when you struggle.

It's okay for not every piece to be a masterpiece.

Focus on small areas of your artwork to maintain motivation.

Set deadlines to create a sense of urgency.

Taking breaks can provide fresh perspectives on your work.

Progress photos can help visualize your improvement.

Self-motivation is key to artistic success.

Trusting the process can lead to amazing creations.

Every masterpiece starts as an awkward draft.

Takeaways

• Every artist experiences the ugly stage in their work.
• Understanding your personality helps identify when you struggle.
• It's okay for not every piece to be a masterpiece.
• Focus on small areas of your artwork to maintain motivation.
• Set deadlines to create a sense of urgency.
• Taking breaks can provide fresh perspectives on your work.
• Progress photos can help visualize your improvement.
• Self-motivation is key to artistic success.
• Trusting the process can lead to amazing creations.
• Every masterpiece starts as an awkward draft.

Chapters

00:00 Confronting the Ugly Stage in Art

01:31 Understanding Personal Struggles in the Creative Process

02:42 Strategies to Overcome Creative Blocks

06:08 The Importance of Self-Motivation and Trusting the Process