From Burnout to Authentic Creation: Finding Your Artist Voice Again | #ArtistHealing Ep. 026
In this episode, I sit down with my artist friend Eli to unpack the challenges of 2024 and the creative struggles they revealed. I realize my fear of her stepping away from painting was shaping our conversation, while she simply needed space to heal and reconnect on her terms. We explore creative burnout, balancing spontaneity with intention, and using guiding words for 2025. Listen to Part 1 for more context on Eli’s break from art.
Questions we tackled!
In what ways did creativity help you during tough times?
What changes or realizations about yourself emerged in 2024, and how do you plan to carry them forward?
5. Have you thought of what your “guiding word” this year will be?
Marketing Experiments & Lessons Learned
Success and challenges with free gift campaign
Managing unexpected subscriber growth
Balancing generosity with business sustainability
Depression, Art & Recovery (00:34:41 - 00:41:08)
Personal experiences with different types of depression
How creativity can be both healing and challenging
The importance of reconnecting with our artistic voice
Looking Forward: 2025 Plans Moving from quantity to quality in creative work
Finding purpose and intention in each painting
Balancing spontaneity with conscious creation
Setting Intentions & Guiding Words
Choosing authenticity as a guiding principle
Creating focused missions for the year ahead
• Supporting each other's creative recovery journey
Mentioned:
Eli’s Website: https://www.elimiklavcic.com/
Wanting to choose your guiding word? This episode will help! Word of the Year: Emerge to Mission | #ArtGoals Ep. 020
I also have a Youtube video covering this here: https://youtu.be/9m04kkaKKaU
Find me on Instagram: @miwagardner_art
