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The hardest thing I had to learn as an artist is that my art is enough. -- I was scrolling through my Instagram feed which naturally results in a bruised chin as my jaw hits the floor with what feels like every second post. And like usual a new work-in-progress piece from one of my favorites of all time stopped my thumb dead in it's tracks. As much as I hate to admit it, the thoughts quickly went from "ahhh amazing!!" to "I love how she details the feathers in bright light" to "ugh I'll never be as good as her". I was one step away from hopping into my studio and starting a paint thinner-scented burning party. Have you ever been there? In that nasty dark space where your mind keeps telling you that you'll never measure up? I hate it. It controlled me for years. And not going to lie, it still pops up now and then. But one thing that made all the difference was the mental work I did to have my brain learn and understand one thing: my art is enough. There will always be people that are more technically skilled than you, but also less. And you know what? Talent in the art world doesn't mean a whole hell of a lot. Here are 3 things that are more important than talent. ------------ Sign up for my brand new (totally free!) training, Your First Artist Growth Plan here: https://www.liveyourartlife.com/artist-growth-plan