You’re Not Alone: The Hidden Emotional Struggles Artists Face

Before you try to make art, try making safety first.

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I thought I had to wait until I felt happy enough to create. But I’ve learned something that changed everything: the emotions we call “blocks”—fear, doubt, grief—are often the truest, richest source of creative expression.In this video, I share the raw story behind a painting I almost didn’t post, what happened when I did, and how it led me to a breakthrough in both art and identity.

As a psychotherapist, I’ve spent 30 years helping people navigate emotions—and now I’m using those tools to help artists like you remove creative blocks at every stage of your journey.

🎯 Take the Art Plateau Quiz to discover what block is holding you back and get tailored strategies to move forward: [insert link]

✍️ In this video:

Why “bad” art might be your most real work

How to stop waiting for inspiration and start painting from where you are

The psychological blocks that beginners, intermediates, and pros face—and how to move through them

A new approach to emotional honesty in your creative process

💬 Drop a comment below: What emotion do you find hardest to paint through?

Let’s stop trying to push past our blocks—and start listening to them instead.

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