Many creatives struggle with self-doubt, even after years of making art. This honest post explores how to trust yourself as an artist especially when your work is intuitive, emotional, and doesn’t follow the rules.
Today I sat down to paint and decided to test an idea I’ve been playing with — a kind of “Steal Like an Artist” practice for ADHD brains.
A reflection on painting, family, permission, and joy Today I painted. Not because I had a deadline. Not because I needed to fix something.
I’ve been craving that soft, matte, layered look that cold wax gives in oil painting — the kind of surface that feels mysterious and tactile, like you could sink into it.