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Finding Focus: Curating Influences for Artistic Growth

The Kedge Anchor
This is how I journal, create. art, and try to remember what I read in scripture. I have separate boxes for my supplies. When I use something I return it to that box. Now, I’m not spending time looking for that thing I just put down. With limiting my supplies, it helps cut down on having to make so many choices. 

YouTube is full of tutorials, reviews, and techniques. All of it’s useful—but sometimes it’s just too much. FOMO kicks in. I sign up for things I forget about. My inbox fills with hundreds of emails. My mind feels scattered.

I’ve narrowed it down to a handful of artists I really admire—people who are authentic, clear, and communicate without gimmicks. That’s it. No clutter, no chasing every trend. Shutting out the rest has given me room to focus, reflect, and actually create.

Not my best work, I wanted to test a new brush I picked up at a stationery store. This is just me playing, exploring and trying new supplies. Focusing on a few voices has given me room to actually create.

If you want to read more about how I’ve been curating what I let in and making space for creativity, check out my Substack post here: anchorangel.substack.com