New Year, New-ish Blog 👋
Writing, sharing, feeling dorky > Not writing, not sharing, still feeling dorky 🙃
Hey there!
💌 If you're reading this in your inbox, it’s because you either signed up to get updates from my fine jewelry brand and blog, or you subscribed to the craft blog I was writing before that. Either way, you've supported my creative journey as it's taken various twists and turns – and I'm so appreciative.
📝 After taking a bit of a break from writing for fun, I started writing about creativity on a Substack blog/newsletter called Multifaceted. (That's this.)
📣 I posted a few things quietly last year but figured it's time to start sharing with the lovely people in my network. (That's you!)
🎨 If you’re a multi-hyphenate who loves doing creative things, then this is for you. And if you ever find yourself juggling too many interests and not enough time, or a bit of a “hobby vs side hustle” identity crisis, then this is definitely for you!
💗 In future posts, you can expect stories, inspo, and ideas from my own creative journey as well as Q&As with fellow creatives. I’m still figuring out what I want to say and how to say it, but I hope to provide a little voice of validation for anyone out there who wants to embrace their messy, multifaceted creative side.
If this resonates with you, stick around. If not, I won't be offended if you unsubscribe. (Keep that #inboxzero dream alive!)
In the meantime, here are a few pieces I’ve written so far. Give one a read and let me know what you think.
- Jess
Should You Really Call Yourself an Artist (or Writer, or Whatever)?
Raise your hand if you’re one of these people: First, there’s the person who frantically Googles “Am I an artist?” after spending way more money than they intended at Blick. (Hey, it happens.) Then there’s the person who laments to their friends over novelist-inspired cocktails, “Can I really call myself a writer?"...
Myths & Truths About Creative Consistency
Let’s talk about creatives who have a singular focus. We can call them specialist creatives. Painters who make the same type of work over and over again. Small business owners who run their own shows. Creative folks who seem to have mastered that elusive art of consistency...
Turning Creative Passions Into a Career – Should You Do It?
Monetizing what you love to do creatively comes at a cost. Is it worth it for you? If you’re a multifaceted creative like me, you’re juggling an endless stream of creative curiosities. Sometimes, you’ll pick up one activity, try it out, and ultimately set it aside in favor of something else that offers new opportunities for learning a…
6 Secrets To Finding an Art Style as a Multifaceted Creative
When you're interested in a lot of different art forms like I am, finding your style can feel like an impossible goal. And that's because it kind of is. "Finding your style" sounds like following a path toward one ultimate, holy grail art style. And once you find it, you'll use it for all eternity...
Creativity: An Antidote in Uncertain Times
My creativity has always been there for me during times of transition. If ever I'm up against a new set of circumstances – be they positive or puzzling – my creative side is always there to smooth over the shifts in my day-to-day experience. Finding myself in another life-change-induced creative surge has me reflecting on…
Can’t wait to read more!