193: Artist Viola Hortova on Reconnecting With Creativity Through Small Daily Habits

In this episode, I’m joined by artist Viola Hortova, for an inspiring conversation about creativity, self-expression, and what it truly means to live a creative life.Viola shares her journey from studying photography, graphic design, and landscape architecture to becoming a full-time mixed media artist. We talk about how she built a daily sketchbook habit that slowly reshaped her identity, and how sharing her work online helped her step fully into seeing herself as an artist.Together we explore:How a simple 5-minute daily sketching practice can transform your creativityWhy creativity is less about talent and more about permission and habitThe power of plein air painting and connecting with nature as inspirationHow to overcome fear and perfectionism when sharing your artHow creativity shows up in everyday life, not just in the studioThe importance of “artist dates” and reconnecting with playBuilding creative community through workshops and shared practiceViola also shares the heart behind her art date club and art mail club community, where she sends artwork, letters, and creative prompts to inspire people around the world to reconnect with their own creativity.If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not creative,” or you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start again, this episode will gently remind you that creativity is already within you!Connect with Viola-Socials: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/viola.artstudio/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/violaartstudio?utm_source=searchHer website: https://www.violaartstudio.com/