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Scenario

How negative criticism affects creative confidence

I got a harsh review in the local paper and now I am afraid to show new work because I keep hearing the critic's voice in my head.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The artist internalizes external judgment to the point where it inhibits future creative risk-taking.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Visual art markets?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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