by Natasha Wescoat

I have recently made my rant on my videoblog (Artist Guide: Pet Peeves #4) (www.youtube.com/postmodernartist) regarding the artist ego, but I wanted to provide a more elaborate, complete thought on the subject and what I mean to convey in this message.

From my video, I speak mainly of how frustrating it is for you and I to deal with egos or emotions, either personally, or through someone else. It can delay or obliterate success and progress in your art career. It’s one of the best examples of creativity killing.

But before I go on, I want to say that there is a lot more to this subject than egos. We are talking about emotional energy and it’s impacts as well…

Emotion is a powerful part of our business.

So, here is what I mean…