How to Take Creative Risks Fearlessly

In this episode of Creative Space, we explore a topic that many creatives face: how to take creative risks without letting the fear of failure hold you back. Inspired by an email from Mia, a visual artist and photographer from Boston, Jennifer shares actionable advice on how to embrace the unknown and step out of your comfort zone to grow as an artist.

Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned professional, this episode offers practical tips and encouragement to help you take bold creative leaps and find joy in the process.

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SHOW NOTES:

0:00 — Introduction
0:50 — Listener Email: Mia’s Fear of Taking Creative Risks
1:14 — Tip 1
2:00 — Tip 2
2:32 — Tip 3
3:07 — Tip 4
3:36 — Tip 5
4:05 — Final Thoughts

Episode Transcript

Jennifer Logue (00:10):
Hello everyone and welcome to Creative Space, a
podcast where we explore, learnand grow in creativity together
.
I'm your host, jennifer Logue,and today's topic is all about
taking creative risks withoutletting fear of failure hold you
back.
This was inspired by an emailfrom Mia, a visual artist and

(00:32):
photographer from the Bostonarea.
Mia wrote Hi, jennifer, I loveexperimenting with new ideas in
my art, but I often hold backbecause I'm afraid of failing or
looking foolish.
How can I take creative riskswithout being paralyzed by fear
of failure?
Mia, mia, first of all, thankyou for sharing that.

(00:55):
I think a lot of us have feltthat way at some point.
It's so easy to get stuck inour comfort zones, but taking
risks is where real growthhappens.
So let's talk about some waysto take those creative leaps
without letting fear hold youback.
Tip number one start small andexperiment.

(01:17):
You don't have to go all in ona big, risky project right away.
Start with smaller experiments.
Try a new technique on a smallpiece or do a mini series,
something that doesn't feel toooverwhelming.
Each little success will buildyour confidence.
Tip number two change yourperspective on failure.

(01:39):
This is a big one.
Instead of seeing failure assomething negative, think of it
as part of the creative process.
Every time something doesn't goas planned, you're learning and
you're growing.
I've learned so much more fromfailure in my life than success.
To be honest.
It's all just feedback to helpyou improve.

(01:59):
Tip number three set a time orresource limit If you're worried
about wasting time or materials.
Set a limit.
Give yourself a couple of hoursor use a limited amount of
supplies for this art experimentif that makes any sense.
This way, the stakes feel lowerand you're more likely to take

(02:23):
the risk.
So know when to hit pause andknow when to say no to buying
more expensive supplies for thisnew project.
Tip number four share your workwith supportive people.
It's important to have a circleof people who will support you,
no matter what.
Share your experiments andideas with them first.

(02:43):
What Share your experiments andideas with them first.
Their encouragement can make iteasier to put yourself out
there and take risks in yourwork.
If you're not part of an artistcollective, I recommend getting
involved with one.
You can root each other on andcreate a foundation of support
so you feel comfortable andstrong enough to take those

(03:04):
risks and get valuable feedback.
Tip number five focus onplayfulness and curiosity.
Approach your creative workwith a sense of play and
curiosity, because when you'replaying, the pressure to succeed
or to be perfect that goes away.
Allow yourself to explore andenjoy the process without

(03:27):
worrying about the end result.
The true success is the doingof your art.
So you've already won.
You're doing it.
Anyway, mia, I hope these tipshelp you feel a little braver in
your creative experiments.
Remember, the best art oftencomes from those moments when
we're willing to step into theunknown and out of our comfort

(03:51):
zones and to everyone listening.
Don't be afraid to be bold inyour art.
You don't have to share it withthe world right away.
Share these new experimentswith people you trust, whose
feedback you value.
Refine it out of the public eyefirst, and when you feel ready,
then you can share your boldnew direction with the world.

(04:14):
The only failure here, the onlyfailure, is not trying at all.
And with that I would like toadd if you have a question or a
topic you'd like me to cover,let me know.
I love helping you guys.
Anyway, that's all I have forthis episode of Creative Space,
thank you.