Feeling stuck in your painting journey? You’re not alone.Today’s Artist's Chat is an honest conversation about how to stay in the game as an artist — through slumps, doubts, plateaus, perfectionism, and all the messy bits that never make it onto social media.In this video, I talk about:01:35 How you will struggle02:31 Why consistency beats talent03:56 How to survive creative slumps05:19 Why studies are your friends06:51 The trap of perfectionism08:57 Why slow growth is the normal path for every artist10:28 And why showing up is half the battle11:16 Create Art Magazine Your FREE magazine: https://art.malcolmdewey.art/ArtMagSubIf you’re a painter who sometimes struggles with motivation or feels like you’re not improving fast enough, I hope this helps you breathe a little easier.

In this episode, we explore the surprisingly powerful concept of gentle consistency—a kinder, more sustainable approach to building your creative practice. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by perfectionism, stuck in comparison, or paralyzed by the need to “do it all,” this conversation is for you.

You’ll learn:

• Why small, honest efforts beat burnout and over-ambition

• How to build creative habits that feel good (and actually stick)

• Why letting go of perfection unlocks flow and joy

• How consistency works with—not against—your natural rhythm

Whether you're a painter, writer, or maker of any kind, this episode offers real-world encouragement to help you show up with ease, not pressure. Start where you are. Create a little. Let it grow.

🎨 Gentle consistency is not weakness—it’s quiet creative power.

Have we lost the true purpose of art?

In a world of endless distractions, fast content, and fleeting trends, art has been reduced to a commodity—chasing clicks instead of meaning, attention instead of depth. But it wasn’t always this way.

In this episode, I explore how art once served as a gift to the community, a force that connected and uplifted society. I’ll discuss the decline of artistic values, the impact of social media, and how we can quietly reject distractions to reclaim art’s deeper purpose.

This isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about action. A return to intention, craft, and authenticity. Whether you're an artist or someone who values creativity, this is a conversation we need to have.

Let’s start the quiet revolution.