Show Notes
Brooke Cormier says that to make it as an artist you need ‘delusional confidence’. And I agree. In over 200 interviews on this show, speaking with the very best creatives in the entire world, self belief is a reoccuring trait. If you can find the bravery to declare yourself an artist and you keep showing up, even when it feels as though no body cares, things will start to happen. There are also some big lessons in this episode about why people actually buy art, the main roadblocks all creatives face and the importance of following our curiosity. As always, share this with a creative friend! And we’ll see you again next week when we talk to incredible creative and maker So-Hee Woo.
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