Creative Space with Jennifer Logue
My name is Jennifer Logue and I’m on a mission to make creativity accessible to all. Through conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, musicians, scientists, and so much more, we’ll be exploring creativity from every possible angle with the purpose of learning and growing in creativity together. New episodes are released every Sunday and you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Be sure to rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it, and remember, we are all born creative. Make some space to honor your creativity today.
Creative Space with Jennifer Logue
How to Take Creative Risks Fearlessly
In this episode of Creative Space, we explore a topic that many creatives face: how to take creative risks without letting the fear of failure hold you back. Inspired by an email from Mia, a visual artist and photographer from Boston, Jennifer shares actionable advice on how to embrace the unknown and step out of your comfort zone to grow as an artist.
Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned professional, this episode offers practical tips and encouragement to help you take bold creative leaps and find joy in the process.
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 — Introduction
0:50 — Listener Email: Mia’s Fear of Taking Creative Risks
1:14 — Tip 1
2:00 — Tip 2
2:32 — Tip 3
3:07 — Tip 4
3:36 — Tip 5
4:05 — Final Thoughts
Hello everyone and welcome to Creative Space, a podcast where we explore, learn and grow in creativity together. I'm your host, jennifer Logue, and today's topic is all about taking creative risks without letting fear of failure hold you back. This was inspired by an email from Mia, a visual artist and photographer from the Boston area. Mia wrote Hi, jennifer, I love experimenting with new ideas in my art, but I often hold back because I'm afraid of failing or looking foolish. How can I take creative risks without being paralyzed by fear of failure? Mia, mia, first of all, thank you for sharing that. I think a lot of us have felt that way at some point. It's so easy to get stuck in our comfort zones, but taking risks is where real growth happens. So let's talk about some ways to take those creative leaps without letting fear hold you back.
Jennifer Logue:Tip number one start small and experiment. You don't have to go all in on a big, risky project right away. Start with smaller experiments. Try a new technique on a small piece or do a mini series, something that doesn't feel too overwhelming. Each little success will build your confidence. Tip number two change your perspective on failure. This is a big one. Instead of seeing failure as something negative, think of it as part of the creative process. Every time something doesn't go as planned, you're learning and you're growing. I've learned so much more from failure in my life than success. To be honest. It's all just feedback to help you improve. Tip number three set a time or resource limit If you're worried about wasting time or materials. Set a limit. Give yourself a couple of hours or use a limited amount of supplies for this art experiment if that makes any sense. This way, the stakes feel lower and you're more likely to take the risk. So know when to hit pause and know when to say no to buying more expensive supplies for this new project.
Jennifer Logue:Tip number four share your work with supportive people. It's important to have a circle of people who will support you, no matter what. Share your experiments and ideas with them first. What Share your experiments and ideas with them first. Their encouragement can make it easier to put yourself out there and take risks in your work. If you're not part of an artist collective, I recommend getting involved with one. You can root each other on and create a foundation of support so you feel comfortable and strong enough to take those risks and get valuable feedback.
Jennifer Logue:Tip number five focus on playfulness and curiosity. Approach your creative work with a sense of play and curiosity, because when you're playing, the pressure to succeed or to be perfect that goes away. Allow yourself to explore and enjoy the process without worrying about the end result. The true success is the doing of your art. So you've already won. You're doing it.
Jennifer Logue:Anyway, mia, I hope these tips help you feel a little braver in your creative experiments. Remember, the best art often comes from those moments when we're willing to step into the unknown and out of our comfort zones and to everyone listening. Don't be afraid to be bold in your art. You don't have to share it with the world right away. Share these new experiments with people you trust, whose feedback you value. Refine it out of the public eye first, and when you feel ready, then you can share your bold new direction with the world. The only failure here, the only failure, is not trying at all. And with that I would like to add if you have a question or a topic you'd like me to cover, let me know. I love helping you guys. Anyway, that's all I have for this episode of Creative Space, thank you.