#lifeofanartist

[polinawrites]

An excerpt from my short story. 

You can read it on my Substack Lina creates: https://open.substack.com/pub/linagmills/p/room?r=3b251o&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

[pandaerica]

I’m super happy, almost giddy about this pet portrait. Here’s why…swipe along for an interesting tale about mistakes can turn into wonderful opportunities for creative solutions. 💜 1. Final cleaned up digital scan 🥰 2. Close up zoom of digital art file 🔎 3. Zoom out of actual illustration 🔍 4. The illustration IRL (in real life) 🥸 5. The final presentation with a flap splash page on top. I haven’t cut/taped a presentation page on a piece of art since Don Brandes’ advanced media class back in college. 🤓 6. I mounted the water soluble crayon and colored pencil illustration on Strathmore recycled sketch paper to a thicker card stock and glued down the lavender construction paper die-cut on top because guess what…? 7. The original had the dog’s name spelled incorrectly!!! 😱🫣 8. Quick behind the scenes showing a looser study of Rhodey’s head in my sketchbook. Comparing the two makes me want to paint and draw WAY bigger from now on. Something I was forced to understand every day at college was how much more impressionistic scribbles and looser mark making can look. You can only achieve that kind of free flowing movement and looseness when you paint and draw BIG. I drew that study of Rhodey’s head in like 30 or so minutes. So freeing, so quick, & it looks amazing and fun (IMO, in my opinion). 9. The culprit prep ink sketches I was practicing at 100% scale a few days before I sat down to work on the final…clearly I was distracted that night…that pesky random “D”! Who the heck is Rhodney?!? 🙈 10. I swear I knew Rhodey’s name from the get go. Y’all saw my post of the original sketchbook explorations, right? 😳 Long story short, I would like to thank that erroneous N because it made the final illustration like 10000x better!!! Don’t you agree? 💜 • • • #PandaErica #kidlitart #petportrait #dog #dogsofinstagram #gooddog #crayon #colorpencil #constructionpaper #beautifulmistake #lifeofanartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqc5rshOmKM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[woogsbetru]

I didn’t expect the light I’ve searched for, inside of myself for so long, would illuminate the worst is someone else.

Diamond bright I wanted to shine. Wanting to be your most precious gem.

But inside the reflection of each prism was tiny secret that stayed trapped until now.

Seeing himself for what and who he is, and in his entirety..

So we all can have a real opportunity at loving him and he can have a real opportunity to receive love.

[adiyo]

Balancing My Stage Persona with My Private Self: Anyone Else Struggle with This?

As someone who loves being on stage, I’ve often found myself battling with a strange paradox. When I’m performing, it feels like I’m stepping into my most authentic self—confident, expressive, and free. There's something electrifying about the connection with an audience, the thrill of captivating a room, and the joy of sharing my art. But when the curtain falls and the spotlight fades, I find myself retreating, wanting nothing more than to disappear into the background.

Offstage, I’m much more incognito, preferring a life where attention isn’t constantly drawn to me. It’s like the energy I put out while9 performing needs to be recharged by quiet, private time where I can just be. It’s made it tough for me to reconcile these two parts of myself: the performer who craves the spotlight and the private person who thrives on solitude and minimal attention.

This inner conflict has become especially challenging as I’ve tried to put myself out there through other outlets, like social media or YouTube. On one hand, I want to share more of my journey, connect with others, and explore new ways to express myself. But on the other hand, I hesitate. I fear that I wouldn’t be a good fit for platforms like YouTube because, honestly, I feel like I don’t have much to offer beyond my performances.

More than that, I’m such a private person. The idea of sharing intimate details of my life, daily routines, or personal struggles—things that a lot of content creators do so naturally—feels daunting and unnatural to me. I look at other creators and think, "What could I possibly offer that would be of value to others?" I see people opening up their lives in ways that build connection and community, but when I think about doing the same, I feel a bit lost.

How do I show up authentically in a world that often asks for so much personal transparency? Where is the line between being vulnerable and oversharing? I’m still figuring it out.

I know I’m not alone in this struggle. Maybe some of you out there also have this split between your public and private selves, where one thrives in the spotlight and the other craves solitude. How do you bridge the gap? How do you show up in the world—whether online or offline—without feeling like you’re betraying one part of yourself?

If anyone else is going through something similar, I’d love to hear how you navigate it. Let’s figure this out together.

[morimatea]

This beautifully crafted pot radiates classic vintage style.

[sircharlesthepoet]

Only Human

Frida and beyond | Brett Sayles – Pexels You’re a human.That is limited I’m an artist.That breaks limits So I smile.When I look at you,I look in youI look past youI look at your past Smile. And touch you. You’re only human.Possessive of limits I’m an artist.Seeing beyond possibilities And I hold you.Squeeze you between my body and heart Make your artleak. Squeeze your art,onto the…

[mogigidsgns]

✨Cloudy Night✨ . . . . . #mogigi_dsgns #creativity #characterdesign #dreamtime #supportsmallbusiness #digitalart #lifeofanartist #artistsoninstagram #digitalcreatives #creativebaby #creativejourney #mogigicom #artistsharing #fantasyillustration #artoftheday #newartwork #arts_promote #freelanceillustrator #procreateartwork #illustrationgram #illustrationartist #illustrationdaily #drawanyway #illustrateyourworld (at Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvOVaTOWnO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sillysoulcurlylprincess]

Give some health to your hair @bluenectar_ayurved #bluenectar #sillysoulfoodie #fashionblogger #fashionista #fashionmodel #peachcolor #lifeofanartist #indianbeauty #indianfashionblogger #fashioninfluencer # beautiful #naturalbeauty #curls #naturalcurls #brownhair #hazeleyes #lifeofablogger #makeuptransformation #beautyandthebeast #fashionnova #fashiongram #picsoftheday #fashionpictures #orangeisthenewblack #picoftheday #beautytips #healthyhair #beauty #hairoil (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpctOzrvkYw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[raemissigman]

There are some days when tidying the studio just feels so good. With so many projects in the works it’s easy to get lost in the sweet chaos of the messes these days. There used to be a time when I couldn’t walk away from a mess like that, so it feels good to take a step back and not let it consume me. I still like things tidy but it no longer consumes me. I guess that’s why it feels so good when I finally reclaim my space and reorder things. Anyone else with me? #makerstudio #dreamingbig #creativecommunity #handmadejournal #journalmaker #createwhatyouneed #journalmaking #creativepurpose #studioview #raemissigman #artstudio_post #studiovibes #canvaslamp #artstudio #creativeartiststudio #lifeofanartist #studioscenes #studiolife #studio #studiolight #workingartist #handmadejournals #studiovibes #artstudiolife #studiopeek #studioscenes #studioday #stampington #artstudiospace #studioviews https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2Ck6mOv7L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cixborart]

"Demone" Recherche de forme, crayon papier format poster "Demone" Shape search, poster size paper pencil #artist #contemporaryartist #emergingartist #independentmaker #worldofartists #artistsharing #lifeofanartist #modernmaker #followme #canvas #artwork #smallworks #landscapeartist #expressiveart #newpainting  #contemporarypainting #newartwork #originalart #beauty #peintre #peinture #tableau #artistepeintre #instapainting #paintanyway  #fineart #paintingaday #paintpaintpaint #oilpaintings  #contemporaryfineart https://www.instagram.com/p/Coz79D0oIDj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pooviart]

• work in progress • I’ve been working really hard and have many new things coming soon, I can’t wait to show you. Oh, and there’s still a good selection of beautiful pieces waiting to be nabbed up on the site! Click the link in my bio to join my email list & be the first to get access to all of the upcoming new work. #pooviartgallery • • • • • • • • • • .
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#artexhibition #neutralart #contemporaryartist #mixedmediapainting #gesturalabstract #abstract_painting#artistreel #creativelife #artiststudio #abstractexpressionism #abstraktkunst #contemporarylandscape #abstractartist #abstractionpainting #mycreativelife #contemporaryartgallery #abstractlandscapes #lifeofanartist #fineart #artcurators #dailyart #abstractexpressionist #originalpainting #abstraktkonst #contemporaryart #professionalartist (at Rochester, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnRqK_iOO89/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[polinawrites]

An excerpt from my short story. 

You can read it on my Substack Lina creates: https://open.substack.com/pub/linagmills/p/room?r=3b251o&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

[sarahscribblesillustration]

Just a little cosy sketch ☺️ • • • • • • #kidsillustrations #kidlitartist #kidlitart #creatingart #lifeofanillustrator #markmaking #characterillustration #carveouttimeforart #illustrationartists #dailyillustration #illustratorsofig #drawdaily #sketchdaily #drawingoftheday #sketchoftheday #illustratorsofinstagram #sarahjenningsillustration #childrensbookillustration #characterillustration #drawingsketches #selfportrait #illustrated #illosketchbook #lifeofanillustrator #lifeofanartist #illustratorlife #illustrationartists #illustratedart (at Crystal Palace, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXO3r6qBpx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[artofwarlick]

Cardigan weather let’s go!!! #ProofOfLife #LifeOfAnArtist #ArtistLife #illustratorLife #HashtagSoup

[gerdusbronnart]

Art, Dodos, and Chocolate Cake: A Day in My Mauritius Studio

📷 Join me at my studio in Mauritius for a day filled with art and creativity! In this vlog, I capture various activities, from photographing new art to preparing for upcoming exhibitions and Christmas markets. Get a sneak peek of my unique dodo drawings, which depict the dodo bird in everyday life settings. 🎨 #ArtStudio #MauritiusArt #BehindTheScenes #ArtCatalogue #ExhibitionPrep #ChristmasMarkets #DodoDrawings #CanvasPrints #CreativeLife #ArtLovers #ChocolateCake #VlogLife #StudioVlog #ArtMarket #ArtisticJourney #LifeOfAnArtist #ArtCommunity #ArtisticProcess #StudioTour #ArtisticExpression #ArtisticInspiration #ArtisticAdventures Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on my creative journey! 🎉📸

[sircharlesthepoet]

Tomorrow, Maybe I Won’t Give Up

I gave up on my dreams today. I will tomorrow as well.

Daily writing promptWhat’s your #1 priority tomorrow?View all responses Photo by Sebastian Sørensen – Pexels Every day, I give up on my dream.So I tell myself, I shalltry again tomorrow. But tomorrow comes. Tomorrow always comes!And that’s the problem.Every day, I give up on my dream.My dedication flares; my ambition enlightens; my legs ripenand, into another world, I depart!But this path.…