Art Lab
Art Lab
Kendyll Hillegas
Art Lab is about creativity, feelings, and the process of making art. If you want to do creative work but struggle to actually do so consistently, or if challenging feelings sometimes stop you from making the kind of work you want to make, Art Lab is for you! We'll get into everything from perfectionism, to fear of failure, to concrete tools for dealing with an intrusive inner critic – in short, anywhere that emotions and creativity overlap. Art Lab is for beginners who can't figure out how to get started, for serial-incompletists who have started and stopped many times before, and for established creatives who want to keep growing in their artistic practice, even when it takes them to emotionally challenging places.
Finding Your Way Creatively: 4 Crucial Skills
Because creative work doesn't have a one-size-fits-most approach, let’s explore four skills that will help you find and follow your own path.
May 9, 2023
31 min
Perfectionism with Kevin Menasco, Clinical CBT Practitioner
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) practitioner Kevin Menascso joins me on this episode to unpack the root causes of perfectionism and how to break through the barriers that get in the way of a creative practice.
May 2, 2023
40 min
Why Every Creative Practice Needs a Destination
Creativity is a special form of communication, and when it’s shared, magical things can happen. But, what if you don’t have a clear endpoint in mind?
Apr 25, 2023
23 min
Feeling Uninspired? 4 Ways to Diagnose the Problem and Re-fuel Your Creative Energy
One of the most common experiences in any creative practice is the dreaded inspiration dry spell. Join me on this week’s episode of Art Lab to explore the concrete practices you can experiment with to rediscover your creative flow again.
Apr 18, 2023
28 min
Creativity & Failure: Rewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Grace Miceli
Dealing with criticism, disappointment, and failure is never fun, but it’s especially tricky when it comes to creative work. This week, I’m joined by illustrator Grace Miceli (aka @artbabygirl) to discuss tools and practices for working through those feelings and developing a resilient mindset.
Apr 11, 2023
50 min
How To Find A Creative Process That You Love
Have you been so focused on the outcome of your creativity that it stops you from working consistently? Do you feel stuck with finding your style? Today we’ll unpack a different approach for making creative decisions that can supercharge your motivation, tap into your skills, and ultimately find a creative process you love.
Apr 4, 2023
20 min
Feeling Guilty For Making Art? Try These 3 Things
Do you ever feel guilty for making art, or for wanting to dedicate time and energy to a creative practice? Let’s explore tools that can support your creative process, even when it brings up challenging feelings like guilt.
Mar 28, 2023
21 min
3 Common Creative Blocks & How to Overcome Them
Today, we're going to chat about a different approach for tackling creative blocks.
Mar 21, 2023
26 min
Introducing Art Lab
How many times have you sat down to make art and just…couldn’t? On Art Lab, we’re going to explore what helps us create and what gets in the way.
Mar 19, 2023
1 min