Finding My Pace in the Art World

Bringing your art out into the world can be overwhelming for new artists who are just stepping into the creative industry. I say “new” only in that sense, because artists have always been artists. There’s no new or old, only the point at which you begin to share your inner world publicly. Still, that moment is an important milestone, a quiet acknowledgement that you are, truly, an artist.

Last year, I decided to take a break from exhibiting. I felt that putting my work out too often was slowing my creative momentum. I wanted to focus more on the process of creating, rather than the pressure of exhibiting or selling. Looking back, I think that was a good decision. It allowed me to deepen my connection with my art. My paintings, inspired by lush flower gardens and the quiet rhythm of nature, needed space to unfold in their own time.

Artpoint Art Trail 2025 was only my second time exhibiting publicly, and it felt like a beautiful return. All that time I spent tucked away in my studio, creating without expectations, felt worth it. It was a learning curve in many ways, not just about art, but about myself.

I spent time observing how the art world works, especially how much emphasis there is on marketing and visibility. I questioned whether I needed to do what everyone else was doing, especially on social media. My art doesn’t translate easily into quick posts or catchy content. It asks for time, stillness, and focus, the same things I need when creating it. When I finally brought my work back into the public eye, I carried these reflections with me.

During the exhibition, people paused, looked closely, and truly felt my work. They noticed the details, the patience, and the emotion behind each piece. Their appreciation, their conversations, even the few who took a painting home, all reminded me that art finds its way to the right hearts, in its own time.

Artpoint reminded me that creation and connection can unfold at their own rhythm, and that’s exactly how I want to continue growing as an artist.