Amica Whincop - Getting Back to What Is Important
Image credit: Photographs of Amica are by Charmaine Lyons
EPISODE 62
Imagine giving yourself 6 months to find your style and become a ‘real artist’. On the one hand, it sounds dreamy, painting every day, but when you dig into it, that’s a whole lot of pressure!
In this episode, Australian artist, Amica Whincop shares her story. This is an honest conversation about the harder side of being an artist. The struggle to find your authentic voice, the challenge of putting yourself out there and the stress of pushing so hard.
Amica takes us through her journey including what happened when she realised that she needed to slow down, get healthy again and re-focus on what’s important!
Tune in to hear about
The challenge of finding your style.
The stress of pushing hard and facing one artist fear after another.
Why it is okay to slow down and how Amica has prioritised her health and family.
Amica’s favourite materials and the different stages of her process.
Tips for building confidence and getting your art out into the world.
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Mentioned in the Episode
Amica’s post on Instagram that inspired this conversation!
Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert
Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon
Rocks, Pebbles and Sand Story
The Block Shop
Art Lovers Australia
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