The Cost of Perfectionism: How to Break the Rules and Paint Your Truth | Art Crush

Do you ever feel paralyzed by the need to make your art look perfect?In Season 3, Episode 22 of Art Crush, Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn tackle one of the biggest roadblocks for creatives: perfectionism. We discuss how the obsession with photorealism and perfect technique is actually costing us culturally, stifling human expression, and keeping brilliant ideas trapped inside the minds of artists who are too afraid to share them.From unlearning the rigid rules of childhood art classes to building antifragility against armchair critics, Fi and Paula explore why learning to be at peace with your imperfect product is the ultimate key to authentic creativity.Why the education system’s focus on drawing things exactly as they appear ruins our understanding of what art actually is.What we can learn from how children approach learning new skills.How perfectionism is often just a mask for trying to control how other people perceive us.How to let unhelpful critiques roll off your back, especially when they come from well-meaning family members.Why lumpy paint, visible brushstrokes, and so-called mistakes are what will keep human art relevant in the age of AI.Are you struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or an unhelpful mindset? We want to hear from you! Leave a comment letting us know what is holding you back, and we may tackle your creative block (anonymously!) in a future episode.Listen & Subscribe:New episodes of Art Crush drop every Saturday! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Audible, iHeartRadio, or wherever you stream your favorite shows.---About Art Crush:Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.Connect with the hosts:Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com