272: ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING (w/ Dave Roberts)
from Your Creative Push
Dave Roberts is an artist out of Las Vegas, NV who makes fine art using the Etch A Sketch. He draws landscapes, architecture, portraits and more, preserving all of his work. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/daveroberts In this episode, Dave discusses: -His artistic history and how he first started using an Etch A Sketch. -Finding out that other people were using the Etch A Sketch to make art and then learning from them. -Developing a method for preserving his art. -Coming up with a goal to be featured in a gallery. -Entering (and not winning) a Red Robin contest for a gift card. -Trying to not get lost in your own negative thoughts. -Creating accountability by telling people about your goals. -His decision to achieve his goals despite the fact that all of his previous excuses were still a part of his life. -Building resiliency by getting knocked down and getting back up again. -The experience of seeing his dream of being in a gallery come to fruition. Dave's Final Push will remind you that attitude is everything! Quotes: "If things don't go your way are you going to start tearing yourself down and be your own stumbling block?" "I hate to say it, but art became this thing that I used to do." "Attitude is everything." Links mentioned: Jordan Peterson - The Curse of Creativity SKYE Gallery Connect with Dave: Website / Facebook / Instagram On the next episode: Virginie Ropars : Website / Instagram What's your New Year's Resolution or #Cramuary goal? Join the discussion in the Facebook group!
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