146 Carmen Drake — You Are Not a Machine!

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:https://register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrushLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!https://www.boldbrushshow.com/Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:https://www.FASO.com/podcast/---For today's episode, we sat down with Carmen Drake a deeply passionate and accomplished fine artist whose journey is marked by resilience, dedication, and a profound emotional connection to her work. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and never becoming a “machine,” reminding artists to create from the heart rather than for external demands. Carmen’s advice to never stop learning and to continually seek out new knowledge and inspiration is a testament to her own lifelong commitment to growth. She encourages artists to build supportive relationships within the art community, knowing that shared experiences and encouragement are invaluable. Carmen also stresses the significance of valuing one’s work and not underselling the years of training and effort that go into each piece. Her wisdom and authenticity serve as a guiding light for artists striving to find meaning, joy, and success in their creative paths. Finally, Carmen tells us about her upcoming shows!Carmen's FASO site:https://www.carmendrakefineart.com/Carmen's Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/carmendrakefineart/