You’re Still an Artist
Many artist-parents feel guilt when carving out time for art, especially if it isn’t paid. But value cannot only be measured in money. Art is what keeps us alive, connected, and whole. When you sing, write, dance, or paint, you are not stealing time from your family—you are modeling aliveness. You are showing that creativity is a human right, not a luxury.
If You Make Art, You’re an Artist: Beyond Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome thrives in silence. It convinces you that everyone else is more qualified, more legitimate, more deserving. For parents, this feeling is magnified by the pause or shift that comes with caregiving. We internalize the idea that stepping back makes us less of an artist, that time away erases what we’ve built.