Emotional Labor: Why It Matters to Every Artist (Part 1)

A work of art is 100% work.

That’s the phrase that came to mind as I read a Instagram post from my fellow creative friend Theresa Palma, a designer, artist and founder of the lifestyle brand “Styld by Grace”. She openly and transparently shared how the work of the artist often appears to the public as flawless and perfect because we usually only present the finished product.

She then shared how her creative process is never a flawless process, and nearly every artist I know would agree with h...