Define Your Artistic Identity: What Makes You an Artist?

Quick Answer

According to The Working Artist, being an artist begins with recognizing a deep, quiet creative spark within oneself. This journey involves an internal process of claiming or tucking away that recognition, often accompanied by "baggage" that makes artists wait to feel ready, seen, or allowed to embrace their identity.

Let me ask you something personal.

When did you first know?

That deep, quiet moment when you recognized the creative spark inside you, did you claim it?

Or did you tuck it away where no one could see?I’ve been thinking about how much baggage we carry around that one moment.

And how many artists are still waiting…

to feel ready

to feel seen

to feel allowed

In this new video, I’m sharing something that might stir something in you.

Something old.

Something true.

It’s not what you think.

But it might be exactly what you need to hear.

Watch it now.

With love,

Crista x

Written by Crista Cloutier, artist mentor + founder of The Working Artist. (learn more about Crista here)

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What does it truly mean to be an artist, according to this page?

The page suggests that being an artist begins with recognizing a deep, quiet creative spark within oneself. It explores the internal journey of claiming or tucking away this recognition, and the 'baggage' artists carry regarding their identity.

2 Why do artists often struggle to feel ready or allowed to embrace their identity?

The author notes that many artists carry 'baggage' and wait to feel ready, seen, or allowed to embrace their artistic identity. The accompanying video aims to address these deep-seated feelings and provide a new perspective.

3 What can I expect from the video mentioned on this page?

The video, shared by artist mentor Crista Cloutier, promises to stir something 'old' and 'true' within viewers. It is presented as something unexpected but potentially essential for artists grappling with their identity and creative journey.