320 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Stop Asking Permission to Create

02/04/22 • 6 min

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It all started with a book called “Willow Basketry” that I got from the University of Georgia bookstore where I worked.

In fact, I didn’t really think of myself as an artist then - I’d spent more time creating and performing music, not art.

But something about that book caught my eye. I’d never woven anything before, but I was willing to give it a try. And I had acres of kudzu vine behind my apartment. It was destiny! (Ah, the boldness of youth...).

Looking back, I’m thankful that I found that book...and that I was willing to take a risk on making baskets, even though I wasn’t very good at the beginning.

That decision (and that book) changed everything for me.

But I see so many emerging artists who are so fearful of “doing it wrong” that they struggle to try something new, worried that their worth as an artist is tied to the outcome of their efforts.

In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, we’re talking about how the constant need for permission can actually paralyze you and stunt your development as an artist...and what to do instead to walk in your journey with the Lord.

Growing as an artist doesn’t have to feel risky, especially if you have the right support. If you’re ready to start thriving spiritually, artistically, and financially, here are 3 ways I can help:

1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, "3 Biggest Misconceptions to Thriving as a Christian Artist" Struggling to figure out how to be an artist and a Christian simultaneously? If you believe these three misconceptions, that might be why!
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2️⃣ Subscribe to my FREE Podcast: Discover interviews with other artists and my 5-Minute Mentoring advice on The Thriving Christian Artist podcast on your favorite podcast player, listen on my website, or subscribe to my YouTube!
Listen on my website ➡️ https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/podcast

3️⃣ Connect with God: Discover how to connect with the Lord and discover His intention for you and your art in His Kingdom in my course, How to Connect with God to Create & Sell Your Art. Get more details here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/how-to-connect

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It all started with a book called “Willow Basketry” that I got from the University of Georgia bookstore where I worked.

In fact, I didn’t really think of myself as an artist then - I’d spent more time creating and performing music, not art.

Looking back, I’m thankful that I found that book...and that I was willing to take a risk on making baskets, even though I wasn’t very good at the beginning.

That decision (and that book) changed everything for me.

But I see so many emerging artists who are so fearful of “doing it wrong” that they struggle to try something new, worried that their worth as an artist is tied to the outcome of their efforts.

Connect with me online:

Join us inside the Created to Thrive Foundations Course and Community for just $27/mo at http://www.matttommeymentoring.com/foundations

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319 - How Creativity Sets Us Free: A Conversation with Stephen & Tricia Preston

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For kids, having fun is usually #1 on their daily agenda. But as we become adults, “having fun” is often replaced with going to work, paying bills, dealing with the broken washing machine, and other boring “grown-up” stuff.

But why? It doesn’t have to be this way! We adults deserve to have fun, too!

And my friends Stephen and Tricia Preston are two adults who know how to have fun - and to create fun for everyone!

The truth is, fun and creativity are a powerful way to build relationships, connect with others, experience joy, and heal our hearts.

Stephen and Tricia are amazing artists, musicians, illustrators, painters, environment creators, YWAMers, pastors, and just really all-around incredible people who see creativity as not only a gift from the Lord but an opportunity to create with Him and spread His glory!

So come have some fun with this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast with my guests, Stephen and Tricia Preston!

Learn more about the Prestons at the links below:
Website: https://www.funtasticalstudios.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funtasticalstudios/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funtasticalstudios/

When you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 3 ways I can help:

1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, "3 Biggest Misconceptions to Thriving as a Christian Artist" Struggling to figure out how to be an artist and a Christian simultaneously? If you believe these three misconceptions, that might be why!
Download here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/misconceptions-to-thriving

2️⃣Unlock Your Heart: Are you ready to begin a journey of healing and wholeness that will yield deeper Spirit-led creativity and personal fulfillment? I’ll show you how in the 10th anniversary revised edition of “Unlocking the Heart of the Artist!”

Grab the book, ebook, or audio on Amazon ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1460930258

3️⃣ Connect with God: Discover how to connect with the Lord and discover His intention for you and your art in His Kingdom in my course, How to Connect with God to Create & Sell Your Art
Get more details here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/how-to-connect

Thanks for listening! You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

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321 - What is NFT Art? - A Conversation with Patrick Bezalel & Lily Chia

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NFTs. Bitcoin. Crypto. Blockchain. The Metaverse. You can barely turn on the news or look at social media without running across one of these terms, and if you’re like me, you have more questions than answers. 😖

And then, what do all of these have to do with art? How do you sell digital art? What does that process look like? 🤷‍♂️

That’s exactly what I wanted to know. So after some overwhelming Google research, I knew I needed to talk to experts...and that led me to this week’s podcast guests and my new friends, Patrick Bezalel and Lily Chia.

Patrick and Lily, a married couple from Singapore, are artists and entrepreneurs who are leading the way in not only creating and selling digital art but in helping other artists discover how to use this technology to create, sell, and use their digital art to spread the Word of the Lord throughout the world.

Join me, Patrick, and Lily as they help me navigate this exciting new world of NFT art on this week’s episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast!

If you’re ready to start thriving spiritually, artistically, and financially, here are 3 ways I can help:

1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, "3 Biggest Misconceptions to Thriving as a Christian Artist" Struggling to figure out how to be an artist and a Christian simultaneously? If you believe these three misconceptions, that might be why!Download here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/misconceptions-to-thriving

2️⃣ Subscribe to my FREE Podcast: Discover interviews with other artists and my 5-Minute Mentoring advice on The Thriving Christian Artist podcast on your favorite podcast player, listen on my website, or subscribe to my YouTube!
Listen on my website ➡️ www.matttommeymentoring.com/podcastSubscribe on YouTube ➡️www.youtube.com/matttommeymentoring

3️⃣ Connect with God: Discover how to connect with the Lord and discover His intention for you and your art in His Kingdom in my course, How to Connect with God to Create & Sell Your ArtGet more details here ➡️ thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/how-to-connect

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Connect with Matt online:

www.matttommeymentoring.comwww.instagram.com/thethrivingchristianartistwww.facebook.com/thethrivingchristianartist

Join us inside the Created to Thrive Foundations Course and Community for just $27/mo at http://www.matttommeymentoring.com/foundations

The Thriving Christian Artist - 320 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Stop Asking Permission to Create

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Are you an artistic r or permission Asker? I'm going to help you determine that today here on e mentoring.
If you ever wanted to have someone in your life who you could ask real questions about your art, your business, and even your walk with the Lord? Well, that's exactly what we do. Every Friday here on five minute mentoring, where I answer one question from one of my awesome podcast listeners, in order to help you start really thriving. As the artist, you know, God created you to be