Doubt Monster

Doubt Monster

The Hidden Super-Powers Artists Need

Talent is not at the top of the list

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Amy L Bernstein
Jul 30, 2024
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When it comes to making any type of art, we tend to assume talent is the most essential super-power. Does the artist possess enough of the stuff to make an exciting connection with others?

After that, perhaps the next super-power is originality. Does the artist blow our minds with something we’ve never seen, heard, or t…

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