Define Your Why to Sell Your Artwork More Effectively + Neuroscience Creativity Hack
Episode 7 Show Transcript - Empowered Artist Podcast
Why you create is #1 reason art buyers purchase your artwork.
It’s the most compelling thing about you as an artist.
Your why is the most important part of your marketing and artist statement.
In Today’s episode is about improving your artist statement. which is a real struggle for most artists. I know i've been there myself.
If you want a refresher about Why your Your WHY is what brings power and magic to your artist statement
And ultimately sells your art
We covered this in detail on Episode 3 of Empowered Artist Podcast. Where you Will Learn:
Exactly how to use your artist statement to sell your art on social media
Simple way to get your online audience to engage with your posts and buy your artwork.
Today we are going to get really specific about your why.
You will learn:
how to break through the WHY writers block.
This will help you market yourself as an artist and sell your artwork more effectively
To Define your why, You will need to deeply explore The Big 3 WHY Questions:
Why do you create art?
Why do you create the type of art you do?
What is your art about? / What does your art mean?
Typically most artists have a hard time getting deep with these questions.
So I’ve curated a list of 13 Supporting Why Questions in a Free Downloadable Guide.
The Guide will help you write a compelling artist statement and get to the root of your purpose as a creative.
Sign up below to get your Free copy!
Once you deeply understand your why, you will want to do 4 things:
Include it in your artist statement
your website
your Instagram bio
and tie it into as many social media posts as possible.
Meaning, you will want to relate any casual social media posts back to your purpose directly or indirectly to remind your art buyers what your art is FOR. That's what will connect them to your the deeper meaning of your work and draw them in.
When you sit down to write your artist statement you may getting writer's block or feel like the words aren't coming out right. Writing about yourself can be hard! That leads to a lot of anxious feelings and tends to stop us from completing our artist statement because we feel it isn't good.
I’ve totally been there myself.
I've coached hundreds of artists like you through the process in the Artpreneur Academy as shape an artist statement that helps the unique you shine to your art buyers and makes them want to purchase your work through your story.
The artist statement process requires a lot of introspection. It's not something you need to complete in one sitting. It’s an iterative process.
However, it’s the core of your marketing message so it’s important that you get started on it right away.
Having something done is better than having something perfect. Give yourself permission to put your Artist's Statement out into the world, and update it anytime you want.
The 13 Supporting Why Questions I’ve Curated for you will help you examine why you love to create. The story of what made you begin creating. What purpose your art serves in the world.
It includes questions like
At the deepest level, what does creating art mean to you?
What was your first memory creating art? Write the story. How did you feel?
And much more.
You can get all 13 Support Questions by Downloading the Free Guide above in the sign up form above :)
Here is the ultimate way for artists to bust through the WHY writers’ block
Before we dive in. Im going to let you in on a little secret. Not only will this HACK help with your art business and your marketing strategies.
But the more time you spend introspection and healing. The better you know yourself, the better you will be able to connect to your higher power, your customer, and your purpose.
Go on a WHY WALK in nature.
How do i know this?
I’ve walked the walk, friends.
Ive spending time doing this myself. Everyday i dont have a migraine i go for a spiritual mainiance walk in nature. It’s made me a better human and helped me rise to my best self.
That’s how this podcast was born.
Im serving my deepest purpose to help artists live livees they love and bust through invisible battles like me.
Going on a WHY WALK in nature.
The goal is to walk away from physically writing your WHY and your Artist Statement when you get stuck.
neuroscience research supports that walking outside has a profound impact on critical thinking and the generation of new ideas
Nature Walks Stimulate New Ideas and Creativity:
Physical activity, such as walking, increases blood flow and oxygenation to the brain, optimizing cognitive function and your ability to problem-solve.
Movement, nature, being outside, walking, and the release of brain chemicals are interconnected.
Walking and physical activity stimulate the release of endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, resulting in improved mood, motivation, and focus.
Spending time in natural environments further enhances these effects, reducing stress and promoting a sense of tranquility.
Studies have shown that walking in nature, reduces mental fatigue, improves focus., And enhances your ability for critical thinking.
The act of walking itself promotes the production of neurotrophic factors like BDNF, which support the growth and survival of neurons, ultimately enhancing cognitive abilities.
The change in scenery and sensory experiences during a walk stimulate multiple brain regions, fostering divergent thinking and creativity. This mental state, known as the default mode network, is activated during periods of mind-wandering and introspection, facilitating insightful thinking and the emergence of novel ideas.
Based on neuroscience, going on a walk outside creates an optimal environment for the brain to generate new ideas
So this means, when you are stuck on something - get outside and walk it out!
In summary, Nature walks are scientifically proven to help you with:
Generating new ideas
Introspection
Problem-solving
Mental fatigue
Creative thinking
Improving mood
Reducing stress
Mental clarity
Energy
How cool is that?
So you’re probably wondering…
How do I go on a why walk to help me with my artist statement?
Here are the steps:
How to Go on Why Walk to Improve Your Artist Statement
The goal is to walk away from physically writing your WHY and your Artist Statement when you are stuck
Go outside in nature where things are alive. Nature helps us connect us to the universe and our deeper purpose.
For the first 10 minutes, your walk is only about your WHY. Don't put any headphones on. After that, do whatever you want.
Step 1. When you lace up your shoes, ask your higher power “Hey Universe, please allow any thoughts, memories, stories, beliefs, to come up that I need to remember, feel, and understand to come up so I can feel it, honor it, and pay it forward.“
Don't rush the process of feeling and honoring what comes up. This is for the little kid in you, the new artist, that needs to be understood.
If nothing comes up that’s ok. Don’t force it. There is always tomorrow.
Step 2. Document whatever comes up for you in a simple way during or immediately after your walk.
I suggest you either
a). Record a voice memo to yourself
b.) Write a note in your phone notes. You can later transfer these notes to your Living Artist Statement Document.
Start with a 10-minute walk in silence. Rinse & repeat as often as you find helpful.
Revisit the 13 supporting Questions before your Why Walk. and see what comes up during that time.
If you want direct feedback on your artist statement, we give you that in the Artpreneur Academy.
You will get individual help on your artist statement from my coaches and I to make sure your story shines and your art buyers are compelled to buy your work.
Click here to learn more about Artpreneur Academy.
Download the Free PDF Guide called Define Your Why below.
Inside you’ll get:
A curated a list of 13 Supporting Why Questions to help you write a compelling artist statement and get to the root of your purpose as a creative.
Outlined steps for The Why Walk
You’ll learn more about those brain chemicals that get stimulated on your why walks so you can improve not only your art marketing, but apply it to other areas of your business and your life.
Love and Positive Vibes,
Jenna
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