Your Art Is Not a Race | Trust the Journey & Stop Comparing Your Creative Path

Your art is not a race — it’s a lifelong relationship. 🌱In this episode of Artist’s Mindset, I try to remind you that success in art doesn’t come overnight. True creativity takes time, patience, and self-trust. Whether you’re a painter, musician, writer, or creative soul, this is your gentle reminder to breathe, trust your journey, and stop comparing your timeline to others.Discover how to nurture your creativity like a garden — to plant, water, and grow it at your own pace. 🍃Listen if you’ve ever felt behind, discouraged, or unsure of your creative path.Your not behind, you are right on time!Timestamps00:00 – Welcome back to Artist’s Mindset00:14 – Why your art isn’t a race00:37 – The myth of instant success00:44 – Learning to rest and pace yourself01:10 – Success is not only for the young01:40 – Artists who bloomed late (and even after life)02:04 – Van Gogh’s reminder to keep creating02:26 – Why you shouldn’t give up too early02:55 – Your art as a growing garden 🌱03:28 – The “bamboo” metaphor: when growth takes years04:04 – You are not late — you’re on your path04:16 – Trust what’s meant for you04:39 – External validation vs internal fulfillment05:17 – The “garden” of your art — why compliments don’t sustain you06:04 – Following your intuition when change calls06:46 – Trying new directions & creative evolution07:22 – You never lose the skills you’ve gained07:58 – Final message: trust, patience & self-belief08:10 – Closing thoughts & invitation to connectFollow my journey on Social media or connect with me:📸 Instagram: @martinadiarylane or @artc0nnects Website: artconnects.dk