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The Truth About Suffering & Creativity
Do great artists really need to suffer?
Let’s look at reality.
There’s this persistent myth in the art world that has always bothered me: “Great art can only come from suffering.”
You’ve heard that before, haven’t you?
Van Gogh’s mental health struggles, Frida Kahlo’s physical pain, Sylvia Plath’s depression – all supposedly “necessary” ingredients for their genius.
In this week’s video, I’m challenging this romanticized view of artistic suffering.
Through my own journey between two continents, I’ve discovered something far more crucial to creativity than pain.
Click above to hear why this toxic belief needs to end – and what actually drives creative excellence.
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one,
Crista
P.S. This might fundamentally change how you approach your creative practice.
Written by Crista Cloutier, artist mentor + founder of The Working Artist. (learn more about Crista here)
