I recognize that there’s a larger systemic issue at play here. These side hustles keep the lights on and food on the table. But imagine if we felt the freedom to play with our art without wondering whether it will sell, or if our audience will like it. What risks would we be willing to take? What ideas would we explore?
About the Author
Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Provisional Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at Mountain Creative Arts Counseling, in Hendersonville, NC. She provides individual and group psychotherapy with individuals who feel crushed by the weight of their worries, dread their next panic attack, and live with overactive inner critics. Learn more about her work at www.mountaincreativearts.com.