Model on career

Hi!
Thank you so much for this oppurtunity.

I’ve just started a new semester as an art student and I have been finding it hard to actually connect/take seriously what I am doing.

I did a model on it
C: the new semester
T: i don’t think I can be an artist
E: overwhelm
A: pull back, use my time thinking and creating stratigies for going in to other proffesions, seeing what I am good at, watching tv, distracting myself, not «taking my art seriously»
R: i don’t plan or make action towards becoming an artist

This model scares me alot, and feel very much stuck in it. Its like i dont dare to step out of it because I am scared of the «dangours» like having an exibithing would acutually kill me. So it’s clear to me that I am doing some sort of avoidant behaviour, but I just don’t know what to do next?

 

 

Answer:

What if you’re not supposed to take it seriously? Make a list of 50 reasons you love art and why you are doing art school. Be as detailed as you want, no reason is too small. This will help you reconnect with YOU and your love of art.

It’s easy for our brains to jump right to being a “successful” artist, but we miss out on so much if that’s the only goal. It also puts a lot of pressure on you, which creates the model you’ve shared above.  Being an art student can be fun and enlightening and you’ll really enjoy some areas and others you won’t. Staying present and being open to learning and seeing where this takes you will help you break this cycle.

The only thing that qualifies you to be an artist is to believe you are one.  We believe in you. This is a great start on your self coaching. Bring whatever comes up next back to AAC so we can support you.