Artist life.

As an artist, it’s so important to welcome those wild, chaotic days of childlike creativity—the kind where you throw ideas around without worrying if they make sense. Those moments are vital because they help you shake off any rigid/fixed patterns or blocks and open up space for fresh and new inspiration. But there’s one thing: growth doesn’t just come from that free-flowing energy. It comes from adversity, challenges, and even the frustration of structure. These moments force you to push yourself, question what you’re doing, and eventually learn something deeper about your craft.

This is especially true for artists who are self-directed. When you don’t have someone else giving you deadlines, critiquing your work, or setting rules, you have to take on that role. You have to balance the free-spirited exploration of creativity with the discipline of showing up, doing the work, and holding yourself accountable. Being your own teacher means setting boundaries and creating ways to allow your creativity to thrive, even when it isn’t easy or fun. Discipline isn’t the enemy of creativity—it’s what makes it sustainable and transformative.