Embracing The Mess: Letting Go Of Perfectionism In Art

Letting go of perfectionism and art is all about shifting your focus and learning to enjoy the process,

Instead of worrying about creating something flawless.

Remind yourself that art is about expression,

Exploration,

And having fun.

Sometimes the best parts of your work come from mistakes.

Start small,

Do quick sketches or messy experiments without overthinking them.

Set a timer and stop when it goes off,

Even if it feels unfinished.

Try new materials or techniques that you are not familiar with.

That way,

There is no pressure to be good at it and you can just play around.

Make something just for yourself,

No one has to see it,

So there is no judgment.

Look at other artists who embrace imperfection,

Whether it's raw sketches,

Abstract work,

Or unfinished pieces.

Hang out with other creatives who celebrate progress over perfection.

Share your work with them,

Even if it's rough.

They'll remind you it's okay to not have everything perfectly polished.

Be kind to yourself.

If you feel frustrated,

Take a step back and remind yourself why you create in the first place.

Forget about comparing yourself to others,

Everyone is on their own journey.

Celebrate the fact that you made something,

Even if it didn't turn out exactly how you imagined.

In the end,

Letting go of perfectionism is about having fun,

Experimenting and enjoying the messy,

Unpredictable parts of making art.

When you stop chasing perfection,

You'll find your creativity flows more freely and your art will feel more like you.

Thank you for listening.