Thriving Women ArtistsHow to Handle Disappointments in Your Creative Journey
We all agree that disappointments are part of life, so they are a part of your artistic career too. Disappointments will happen, that’s part of the journey and there is so much to learn from them. This week on Thriving Women Artists, Ping, Sarah and Dorien will be discussing tips on how you can not let disappointment get the better of you and how you can turn everything into a learning moment.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Disappointment can feel like a very personal thing. You should be aware that we often have high expectations and sometimes we need to separate our work from ourselves. It shouldn't be personal, maybe that project wasn’t right for you, not that you’re a bad artist.
- You have to manage your expectations and be realistic. If you only put in a little bit of time then you can’t expect a huge outcome. If you really want something then you need to put in the time and do your best.
- After a disappointment, do you want to adapt, adjust, or move on?
- Ping used the disappointment of getting the feedback from a client that her flower art didn’t sell well in the winter time. She decided to adjust and created a different theme that was actually better for her and her client.
- Don’t be afraid of disappointment, if you’re too afraid to make the first step, then you’ll always be stuck where you are. Even if the step isn’t what you had hoped for, at least you have taken it.
BEST MOMENTS
‘One thing successful people have in common is that they don’t quit’
‘Success is not a purpose’
‘I didn’t put in the hours because I was afraid to be disappointed in myself’
‘It’s a growth mindset, you can flip your outcome like a coin’
ABOUT THE PODCAST
A serious and fun podcast for female creatives hosted by Ping, Dorien and Sarah, three happy artists from Amsterdam. This podcast will inspire you to make a living out of your art. We welcome you to be part of this community of like-minded people.
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Ping He
Ping is a watercolor artist. Her work is inspired by nature and her motherhood experience. She develops her greeting cards brand and teaches Botanical Illustration courses online and offline.
www.instagram.com/pinghe.art
Sarah van Dongen
Sarah is a children’s book illustrator and visual artist. She takes her sketchbooks and art supplies everywhere, which results in illustrations based on observation and daily life.
sarahvandongenillustration@gmail.com
www.instagram.com/sarahvandongenillustrations
Dorien Bellaar:
Dorien is an illustration artist. Her work is mainly focused on illustration for children, editorial/food illustration, hand lettering, and she likes to combine those into both traditional and digital art.
www.instagram.com/dorienbellaar
