Burnout, Breakdowns & Black Girl Art Club

Episode 1: Burnout, Breakdowns & Black Girl Art ClubWelcome to the very first episode of Black Girl Art Club! 🎨✨In this introduction episode, I'm sharing my personal journey as an artist, from drawing PBS characters at my grandmother's house to building a creative business, navigating burnout, experiencing grief, and ultimately finding my way back to creating for joy.This episode is the story behind Black Girl Art Club and why I believe artists don't just need followers. We need community.If you've ever felt stuck, creatively blocked, overwhelmed by social media, or unsure of what your artistic path should look like, this conversation is for you.In This EpisodeMy earliest memories of making artGrowing up with a family that supported my creativityTurning grad cap commissions into my first creative businessMoving to New Orleans and becoming a mural artist during COVIDWorking as a studio assistant and learning from professional artistsThe pressure of being a full-time creativeBurnout, financial instability, and losing sight of why I started creatingHow grief changed my perspective on art and lifeMy "creative rehab" eraTherapy, pottery classes, and rediscovering creativityThe inspiration behind Black Girl Art ClubWhy community is essential for artistsJournal PromptWhat would your creative life look like if you stopped trying to do it alone?Take some time to reflect, write, or discuss it with another creative in your life.Tyla's Taste TestThis week's inspirations:Beyoncé's Cowboy CarterArtists turning 2D illustrations into 3D collectibles and productsCollecting physical media including CDs, DVDs, magazines, and moreConnect With Black Girl Art ClubFollow along for future episodes, artist conversations, creative resources, and community updates.📱 Follow us on Instagram: @blackgirlartclub🎥 Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube💌 Subscribe to the newsletter for behind-the-scenes updates and creative reflectionsIf You Enjoyed This EpisodePlease subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a fellow creative.Screenshot this episode, post it to your story, and tag @blackgirlartclub so I can welcome you to the club.Remember:Protect your creativity at all costs. Trust your taste.