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	And I'm An Artist Art As A Hobby Part 3 by Linda Dessau Genuine Coaching
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And I'm An Artist
Art As A Hobby
Part 3
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Doug writes, "Keeping art as a hobby is not only good sense, it's good for you. For years, even when I wasn't sure of my "artistic connection" I continued to make collages and each time I would enter that creative "flow" know for sure that whether it's a hobby, a calling, or a professional or all -- art is not only necessary, it's bliss in pure form."

Andrew Hall discussed the rewards that his regular "jammers" enjoy. "This is a health club" and a much-needed outlet for releasing stress. The club provides a chance to meet wonderful people who are all there for the same reasons, and "you can count on having fun here". Andrew strives (and succeeds) to make the club as welcoming and fun as possible.

In my own experience of using music as a hobby, I have to say that I had a FANTASTIC time at Downtown Jam.

I'm already blessed to be able to use my creativity in many forms in my work life -- my music therapy calls on my musical, interpersonal, therapeutic and clinical skills, my freelance writing calls on my organizational, creative problem-solving, coaching, collaborative and writing skills, and my article writing and product creation for artists allows me to draw on and combine all of the above.

And just as other folks who seek out art as a fun and relaxing diversion, free of any external constraints, expectations or demands, I often long for a creative outlet that doesn't have a product, performance or any specific outcome in mind, but that's just fun for me in the moment.

And that's what I found at Downtown Jam.

As long as I'm pursuing my work in a meaningful way and sharing my gifts with the world, there's nothing wrong with seeking out a creative setting that's JUST FOR ME.

So as long as I'm not hiding out in my hobby, then branching out to explore my creativity in a way that's purely for freedom, relaxation and fun, is a wonderful way to recharge, refresh and reward myself for my creative work during the rest of the week.

If you see art as a hobby, or if you're behaving as if it is, what could be different for you if you took it to the next level and claimed is as part of your identity or as a profession?

And if the serious business of your art-making is constantly fraught with roadblocks and stress, keeping you from enjoying your art in a passionate way, what could be different for you if you found a way to use your art (or maybe a related art form) as a hobby?

© Linda Dessau, 2006.

Linda Dessau, the Self-Care Coach, helps artists enhance their creativity by addressing their unique self-care issues. Feel like your creativity is blocked? Visit Genuine Coaching to sign-up for your complimentary copy of the popular e-course, "Roadblocks to Creativity".

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Linda Dessau, the Self-Care Coach, helps artists enhance their creativity by addressing their unique self-care issues. To receive one of her free monthly newsletters, subscribe at Genuine Coaching -- Newsletter. Visit Genuine Coaching for free and low-cost creativity and self-care resources.

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