We’re hitting pause. In this episode, we step back from the usual pace to talk honestly about taking a break—why it matters, what it reveals, and how it can actually move your creative work forward. This isn’t about burnout or quitting. It’s about intention, clarity, and making space to grow as artists. We talk about: Knowing when it’s time to step away The difference between rest and avoidance What breaks can teach you about your work Letting go of pressure to constantly produce If you’ve been feeling stretched, stuck, or unsure about your next step—this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen on podcast platforms 🧸 Barnaby The Persnickety Bear Knitting and Sewing Patterns By Rebecca Danger https://www.etsy.com/shop/dangercrafts/ instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com

What happens when your creative life starts to feel overwhelming?

In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca, Tom, and Brecken Stockmar talk about burnout, stepping back, and the quiet moments when artists need to reset—not as a strategy, but as survival.

Together, they explore: – Creative burnout and emotional overload – Letting go of pressure and expectations – Reconnecting with your love for making – Why doing less might actually matter more

Sometimes the most honest thing an artist can do… is pause.

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What happens when your art starts to feel like pressure instead of expression?

In Episode 19 of My Art is My Voice, we talk honestly about identity, expectations, and staying connected to your creative voice without getting pulled into hustle culture.

A grounded conversation about making art in a way that still feels like yours.

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In Episode 17, we explore what it means to be a handmade artist in an increasingly digital world.

Is crafting still relevant? Should artists follow happiness—or stay rooted in their values?

This honest conversation dives into creativity, identity, and finding your place as an artist in a rapidly changing world.

What does it actually mean to be an artist?

In this episode, we unpack the stories we’ve been told about success, identity, and what “counts” as real art. From gallery expectations to personal pressure, we question whether the label even matters anymore.

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What if the problem isn’t your art—but the system you’re trying to fit it into?

In this episode of My Art is My Voice, we talk about the reality of being an artist in a world driven by algorithms and online visibility.

We discuss: – Why posting online can feel like “screaming into the void” – The disconnect between the quality of your work and what gets seen – The pressure to turn art into content – And how building your own creative world might matter more than chasing the algorithm

This is an honest conversation about what it feels like to create right now—and how artists can move forward without losing themselves in the process.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, unseen, or frustrated with social media, this episode is for you.

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Episode 14 of My Art is My Voice is an honest look at what creativity actually feels like—when it’s not flowing.

We talk about the reality that creativity doesn’t just “turn on,” and how sometimes it takes days of showing up before anything clicks. Tom shares how he has to sell himself on an idea before it comes alive, and Rebecca talks about the tension between creating for joy and the pressure to turn it into something shareable.

This episode explores:

Why creativity comes and goes

The hidden work behind every finished piece

The struggle between art and business

How internal language shapes your creative life

Why the experience of art might matter more than the outcome

If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or like you “should” be more creative—this conversation is for you.

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Most people think being an artist is about talent, inspiration, or creativity.

It’s not.

In this episode, we talk about the part no one really prepares you for—the middle. The repetition. The patience. The moments where nothing feels like it’s working, but you keep showing up anyway.

Tom shares what learning clay is teaching him about control, timing, and letting go.

Rebecca talks about the tension between creating art and running a business—and how easy it is to feel like you “did nothing” even when you did everything.

We also get into:

– Why play creates your best work (but can’t sustain it)

– The pressure to become “iconic” as an artist

– What watching Andy Warhol’s life revealed about success and unhappiness

– Why the label “artist” might not even matter

– The balance between joy, work, and expectations This is an honest conversation about what it actually feels like to make art in real life—not the highlight reel.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or unsure if you’re doing it “right”… this episode is for you.

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