Stop Feeling Guilty
About not being productive when you are wanting to create beautiful art.
Art is productive.
Your laundry can wait.
Imagine your pet spending an entire afternoon in their blanket throne. They eat, nap, stretch and watch every detail of their world quietly. Do they need to justify their afternoon? Do they need to clean up after themselves, organize the pantry, or accomplish three meaningful tasks before they’re entitled to a nap?
Of course not. They are living creatures who need rest, comfort,
stimulation and pleasure. You are too!
You can start by letting yourself make art without turning it into a productivity challenge. No requirement to finish a project. No requirement to improve. No requirement to make the day worthwhile.
Just art because you want to make art.
This is what I’m trying to live by because I struggle with this exact challenge. Here are two designs I’ve finished recently in this practice of letting go of that guilt.
Beautifully written! 💖