What is your WHY as an artist?

"𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐰." ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

As artists, we may feel that our art and creativity is our WHY in life. Why we're here. What we were born to do in this life.

It's what makes us feel most ourselves, most alive. It's what gives us purpose when all else may be falling apart. ( and yes, it can even cause some of our greatest frustrations!)

But let's go a bit deeper. Why is your art and creativity your main WHY in this life?

And if it isn't, what is? And how does your creativity support that?

This is a very personal question, but maybe some of the options below can inspire you:) Would love to hear more about your 'whys' in the comments! 🙏🏽❤️‍🔥

What feels closest to your true WHY as an artist right now?

To process emotions I cannot speak

To feel regulated and grounded in my body

To express truth without explanation

To be SEEN

To reconnect with joy and play( with self, with others)

To sustain myself financially

All of the above

Other ( drop in the comments!)

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