The Shapeshifter

A minimalist drawing of a person with black hair and wearing red glasses, viewed from the side against a dark green background.

You excel at experimenting and trying different styles and mediums. You wake up and ask yourself, “Who do I want to be today?” Predictability sounds like the worst. You may not know which version of yourself is the real you, but who cares when you’re having fun?

NEEDS:

Freedom

Play

FEARS/CHALLENGES:

Consistency in practice

Connecting to your authentic voice

Growth areas:

Identity, authenticity

recommended practices:

Keep a visual journal: Try responding to journal prompts to see what you're interested in, collect images of art that you like, and document everything you've tried. By keeping track of all the different threads of your interests, your shape of self will start to coalesce.

Look for your signature elements: After each project or experiment, write down one element that you really love, like a color palette, subject matter, or technique. Over time, you'll notice patterns that reveal your preferences and converge on what makes your style.

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