Lisa Congdon didn’t start drawing or painting until she was 30. In this episode of the podcast Lisa talks about her journey from doing education reform work in the non-profit world to making a full time living as an artist.HighlightsA painting class that was the catalyst for a career changeInfusing a spirit of generosity into the world of artThe starving artist narrative that perpetuates our culture Dealing with fear of claiming your identity as an artistIdentifying the special, important and transformative moments of your life The process of self discovery to uncover latent skillsHow we get comfortable with putting our work in front of an audience Navigation the emotional journey of a creative careerLeaning into the discomfort and messiness of your life and work RESOURCESArt IncThe Expression of Your Soul’s CallingLisa Congdon is a fine-artist, illustrator and the Author of Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist. You can follow her on twitter @lisacongdon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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