Lilla here. One thing that I often talk about in class is the social and emotional impact of being an artist – and as someone who has spent decades in the industry as both an illustrator and an art agent, I can share insight from both points of view. One question that came up recently in a Zoom for a live course was how can you deal with criticism as an artist? How can you be more positive about your art, and quieten that self-doubt for a while? First of all, I want you to know that you will be the best You – and what’s more, you are the best You right now. You’re doing the best you can at this point in time, with the talent you have, the energy, the knowledge, and so forth. It’s the best you can do right now. That’s all you can do.
