The Lie That’s Keeping You From Making Art

“Every act of art is a quiet revolution.”
These words surfaced during a recent podcast conversation I had with Destini at HobbyScool, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them.

If you’ve ever started a creative project and then abandoned it with thoughts like, “What’s the point if no one will see it?”—you’re not alone. We’re living in a world that tells us everything needs to be performed, published, and praised to matter.

But here’s the truth: your creativity has value, even when no one’s watching.

The Visibility Trap

One of the biggest myths holding creatives back is the belief that “visibility equals value.” We’ve been conditioned to believe that if art isn’t seen, shared, or liked, it doesn’t matter. But creativity isn’t performance. It’s expression. It’s healing. It’s human.

Your value as an artist, creator, or hobbyist doesn’t rise and fall with metrics.

Welcome to the Art Cave Season

I introduced a concept on the podcast that many of my clients relate to deeply: the Art Cave Season. It’s that quiet period where you’re creating behind the scenes—experimenting, making messes, learning, growing.

It can feel like nothing is happening. But trust me—this is where the real magic lives.

Roots grow underground before anything blooms above the surface. Your creative roots are no different.

Why Art Heals the Maker First

Creativity is often more about process than product. Whether you're painting, writing, gardening, or baking a pie that never makes it to Instagram—you’re connecting with yourself in a powerful way.

Art helps us process emotions that words can’t touch. It’s self-care. It’s release. It’s a reminder that you’re alive and capable of joy, even in small doses.

You’re Allowed to Create Just for You

Let go of the pressure to make it perfect, to make it public, to make it profitable. You don’t need permission to create something beautiful—or messy—for the sake of expression alone.

Your art is enough, even if it stays in your sketchbook.
You are enough, even when no one’s watching.

I invite you to listen to the full conversation on the HobbyScool podcast. It’s a nourishing reminder that your creativity isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here →

🖌️ And if you’re feeling stuck in your own Art Cave, I’ve created a free resource to help: Spark Your Abstract Voice – Free Workshop. Click here to find out more.

Here’s to quiet revolutions,
Lynette