How do you overcome imposter syndrome when faced with a big opportunity?
Hi all,
Long story short but as my craft and style has grown, so has the compliments. And recently have a friend who i happened to meet who ended up being pushed to the top of one of the lead organisers of a local music festival, and he approached me wanting me to do a mural for the festival.
He said he would give some money just for the materials but this would give me exposure or at least get to see people interact with my art. Something 2000 people would be attending.
I've had people offer to buy my art, which i declined because that's not why i create.
I've had people call me talented.
I've got the parental approval, etc.
Not that it matters but every time i would reason with myself that their family or friends, or this or that. I guess because in my mind i can see so clearly where the flaws are. That corner is scuffed, the shape isnt as symmetrical as id like. Whatever!
And with this opportunity, everyone around me says i should try and do it but its very daunting and i feel like a fraud. I struggled to even call myself an artist to other people until recently.
My art is very personal to me and i'm not loud with sharing it, i dont care it's for me but i feel like its important to see if society accepts my art because its like accepting my soul.
I just dont know how to get over this anxiety and i am afraid of creating something and looking at it like i just sold out for exposure or something. Or what if it doesnt live up to anyones high expectations.