Imaginarium, 1st Edition

CREATIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Creating is a wonderful and fulfilling process. It empowers us with a voice beyond traditional language. As an artist, you are probably already familiar with the remarkable things that art can do, and you can relate to that uncontrollable urge to create. That being said, the process isn’t always easy. Inevitably, artists face a number of psychological and emotional concerns common to the art-making process. Although it’s not possible to speak to each individual’s set of issues, identifying and understanding your own issues can make it easier to cope with them when they arise.

You may feel all, none, or some of these concerns. They won’t necessarily be present all the time, and they can come and go throughout your career. Some ...