I might have a main project and cycle back to others when it feels right. Swimming against the current is exhausting and unhelpful. It means I’m using my energy and attention where I can use it best at that time. This doesn’t mean I lack discipline or focus when its needed. I used to feel ashamed of my inability to just stick to one thing but I have since found it to be a great source of abundance in my creative practice. There are times that it feels self indulgent to shift to a project that I’m suddenly inspired by. This is supportive use of my time and energy. At other times my energy, work space or capacity allow me to try out another project. Sometimes I’m working on paintings that need drying time and I want to work on something else. It keeps my creativity flowing and my motivation up. I have found I need many projects on the go. If that sounds restrictive or impossible to stick to then try something else. It works for them and they make great progress. There are certainly some creative people that need a single-minded, one-track approach to their art. While there are benefits to having a single focus when presenting your art there are also benefits to having many interests.

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You might feel pressure from others or social media to choose one thing, forever.

You don’t have to minimise your interests but there are things you can do to get the most out of your creative time. Having many ideas can be freeing but our creative goals can seem impossible if we get stuck in a cycle of procrastination, anxiety and self doubt. Meanwhile the obstacles for multi-passionate people are real. Some people need this creative freedom to thrive and sticking to one thing would restrict their creative work rather than support it. Is it ok to have lots of creative interests?įirstly, it is ok to have lots of interests and projects on the go. If you feel halted or scattered by your options or pressured to pick one thing this article is for you. They are excited and inspired by having a wealth of ideas, materials and passions to explore.īut to be multi-passionate can also be overwhelming and come with feelings of shame, indecision or procrastination. Many creative people have a wide range of interests and don’t want to box themselves into a niche. What does it mean to be a multi-passionate artist?

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