280: Inner Demons: The Real Ghosts Haunting Our Creative Process

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with host artist Miriam Schulman

Step into the shadows of creative uncertainty and unearth the chilling tales of artistic fears in our spine-tingling Halloween edition! Dive deep into the twisted intricacies of creativity and the haunting struggles that can accompany it. Let’s investigate the raw vulnerability behind the artistic process and shed light on the fears and doubts plaguing even the most seasoned artists, marketers, and entrepreneurs. Together, we will determine how to overcome spooky obstacles, reclaim your artistic prowess, and foster resilience in the face of creative nightmares.

“The real specter was the creative anxiety lurking in the shadows. It wasn’t just about having the time, it wasn’t about the distractions, it was about the chilling touch of fear and uncertainty.”- Miriam Schulman

In this podcast, you will discover…

  • Acknowledging and facing your fears, such as fear of failure, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the comparison trap, will empower you to confront the inner demons of creative anxiety.
  • Imperfections are natural, and your past achievements serve as a reminder of your capabilities.
  • Actionable strategies for pushing through creative blocks.

“The real magic lay in facing my fears and chasing the ghosts away, and reclaiming my artist’s throne.”- Miriam Schulman

“If you have a skeleton in your closet, an anxiety in your closet, a fear in your closet, one of the best ways to vanquish that fear is to make fun of it.”- Miriam Schulman

Links Mentioned

🖌️ Art Supply List: Get the EXACT art supplies I use to create mixed media canvases.

📖 Artpreneur, by Miriam Schulman: The go-to handbook for artists aspiring to turn their passion into a sustainable and profitable career. This book offers inspiring stories and practical advice that empower artists to embrace a confident mindset and follow a clear path to creative and financial freedom.

🎨 Artist Incubator Coaching: Transform your art business by implementing the 5-part passion-to-profit framework so that you can finally earn a sustainable income from your art.

🖼️ Commissioned Portrait of Bunny & Dog: Visit my Instagram to check out the commissioned portrait referenced in this episode.

🎙️ Episode 276: How I Get So Much Done (Even with ADHD)

🎙️ Episode 254: 3 Common Internet Scams that Target Artists

Books!

 

About the host, Miriam Schulman

Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

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Listener shout out of the week!

Icon with green headphones with red heart behind on the rightOn Art and Motherhood ☆☆☆☆☆
Encore: Integrate Motherhood with Art is just what I needed to hear today as I cleaned up from a busy morning with a baby and toddler wondering if I’d get to my art today. The encouragement to keep going and the affirmation that motherhood and being an artist absolutely do mix was like a calming deep breath for me. Thanks for sharing your experience Miriam!

~Erica, @darlinartstudio

 

I just OPENED the doors to the Artist Incubator program!

This program is PERFECT for artists 👩‍🎨👨‍🎨 who are ready to kick things up a notch when it comes to making a sustainable income from their art. 

If that’s you, get ALL the details here!
👉 schulmanart.com/enroll

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Art business coach Miriam Schulman

I’m Miriam Schulman, your curator of inspiration.

I inspire art-lovers to reconnect with their creativity and profit from their art. Whether you paint simply for the joy of it or you’re serious about selling your work, and you’re ready to stop putting yourself on the back burner...You're in the right place. I've done it and I can inspire YOU how to do it too.

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