Trusting the Creative Process
The Struggle is Real & You’re Not Alone
Lately, life has been running at full speed—and I’ll be honest, I’ve struggled to keep up. Between working a temp full-time job, juggling a new business class, updating my website, and creating new collections, I’ve felt like a rubber band stretched to the max. Can you relate?
It’s easy to lose sight of our creative selves when we’re consumed with to-dos, obligations, and endless mental checklists. But through it all, art remains my anchor. Even when it’s just 10 stolen minutes, my art journal becomes a sacred place where the noise fades and I can breathe again.
Art is My Lifeline
This past week, with a little more room in my schedule, I found myself back in the studio—and it was everything. The scent of paint, the blank canvases, the feeling of color moving across paper… it reminded me of why I started this journey in the first place.
Art doesn’t demand perfection—it invites you to show up as you are. Some days, that means creating something bold and beautiful. Other days, it means simply making a mark and calling that enough. But no matter what the page holds, the creative process always has something to teach us.
Misty from Creatively Misty painting joyful yellow and orange layers over floral paper and text during a mixed media collage session. Her hands-in-process reflect her mission—to help women embrace creativity without fear, using simple materials and playful layers to reconnect with their artistic voice and find beauty in every stage of the journey.
What Art Has Taught Me & Might Teach You Too
Perfectionism? It doesn’t belong here. Creativity thrives in the messy, the uncertain, the playful.
Patience and resilience? Oh yes—especially when nothing goes “as planned.”
Self-trust? That’s the big one. Every time I return to my journal, I learn to trust my instincts just a little more.
Each layer, each color, each mistake becomes a quiet reminder that the process itself is enough. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to begin.
Each creation is a bold expression of your individuality, and a celebration of your unique voice. By embracing the imperfections and uncertainties of the creative process, you’ll find a treasure trove of strength and confidence—not just in your art, but in yourself. You learn to trust your instincts, to embrace vulnerability, and find beauty in the unexpected. This artistic journey becomes a source of empowerment, helping you navigate the whirlwind of life.
Misty from Creatively Misty smiling brightly as she paints in her sunlit studio, surrounded by color, creativity, and joy. With her brush in hand and rainbow earrings catching the light, this moment captures her mission to help women rediscover their creative spark, embrace their unique voice, and create art with confidence and heart.
Art is Self-Care
This practice—this playful, imperfect, forgiving practice—isn’t just about making pretty things. It’s about healing. It’s about remembering who you are. One brushstroke at a time, I learn to show up with more grace for myself, more curiosity for the world, and more confidence in my voice.
Even five minutes with my art journal can change the tone of my day. It’s how I reset. Recenter. Reclaim joy.
That’s why I believe with my whole heart:
Art is self-care.
Kick off your shoes and let your hair down. Let go of the rules. Trust that where you are is enough. The magic happens not when everything goes perfectly, but when you lean into the process with compassion.
Every time you show up to create, you’re also showing up for yourself. And that, my friend, is powerful.
In the grand adventure of life, giving yourself the grace to relax and embrace imperfection leads to a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. It fosters a spirit of kindness and empathy, encouraging you to extend these gifts to others and create a ripple effect of positivity and inspiration. As you wander through this journey of self-discovery and creativity, you'll find the most delightful surprises when you least expect them, bringing a sense of magic and wonder to your everyday life.
Ready to Reconnect with Your Joy?
My e-courses are designed with love for women just like you—creative souls longing for play, healing, and connection. You don’t need experience. Just curiosity.
You’re allowed to start small. You’re allowed to make messy art.
You’re allowed to trust the process—and find yourself again in the color and the quiet.
Let’s Talk
Is art part of your self-care practice? What lessons has creativity taught you that you now carry into your daily life?
I’d love to hear in the comments below—and if you’re looking for guidance, community, or just a gentle nudge to start again, my online workshops are always open for you.
I hope you can carve out some creative self-care time in your week!