Comments on: The career journey of growth-minded artists (186)

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Wed, 08 May 2024 15:45:15 +0000

[…] you a growth-minded artist? Alyson Stanfield recently had a podcast episode where she talked about a lifetime of growth as an […]

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:46:28 +0000

In reply to Michelle Arnold Paine.

ABSOLUTELY!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:46:04 +0000

In reply to Roger.

Roger: It’s good to know where your strengths are. And you’re in the right place now.

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By: Roger

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 05:21:54 +0000

I need to look at this article again and wade thru the comments but, in brief, this is what I want to know more about…I am an artist who struggles with a number of mental health issues and I’ll never produce the quantity of artwork that I would like (I start LOTS of things which never see the light of day and feel sad about this.) But I am so lacking in “executive functioning skills” that my art goes into boxes or in drawers and little is ever seen, not to mention exhibited or made available for sale! I’m sitting on a trove of finished work, though most is not quite “there.” As in unframed or in some way just not quite ready to show.

Making art is the single thing I want to do and nearly the only thing I feel capable of (which is not, probably, entirely true.) Help!

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By: Mineke Reinders

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 17:07:17 +0000

In reply to Kathryn Broland.

Thank you, Kathryn, I’m so glad it resonated with you. You’re certainly right that we are lucky. I took a look at your website: your work is really beautiful. I noticed that water is a big theme of yours, so I imagine you should find plenty to inspire you in Florida. Best of luck to you in art and life!

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By: Tammy

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 19:58:42 +0000

I love this analogy/model/visual! I always feel like I’m spinning my wheels, and going crazy half the time, but now I’m sure it’s just that my circles are growing and I know that I’m slowly making it up that ‘hill’. Thank you!! I feel much better now!

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By: Daryl D. Johnson

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 18:37:50 +0000

In reply to Gail Haile.

Gail – LOVE this inspirational thought. I ordered Thank You cards with my painting on the front and every week I send out one – so many people who are helping me!

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By: Michelle Arnold Paine

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:47:57 +0000

I love that inspiration and studio are DIFFERENT — I don’t think I’ve encountered that in a model before. Because for an artist (at least for me!) sometimes being outside of my studio is the best place to be…

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By: Linda Hugues

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:25:38 +0000

Thanks so much for this article, Alyson! The idea of an irregular, incremental path forward helps a lot with my constant sense of never doing enough and never achieving enough. And also with my tendency to compare myself to with others. I KNOW that my art is constantly improving and I am excited about new directions for my work, but I frequently measure my success on how much I’m selling, which is discouraging.

The % of time on each activity is also helpful. I find if I paint for three hours a day in the morning I do my best work and it’s the most enjoyable. Then, when that is finished, I have a sense of accomplishment that gives me energy for the marketing and business in the afternoon. I’m learning to value and nurture my enthusiasm and energy!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 02:39:04 +0000

In reply to Gail Haile.

Oooo. I love that reminder, Gail. Wish I had thought of it!

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