049: Learning to Say "No Thank You" with Dianuh Aerin

You will grow so much as a creative by stepping out of your comfort zone and doing the things that aren't easy. In this episode, I was thrilled to have on a friend and fellow creative, Dianuh Aerin. Dianuh is an artist and the owner of Chasing Linen, a design studio specializing in watercolor and live art. We explore how Dianuh got into live art, the missteps she took on her journey of becoming an artist and how she's learned to create boundaries with clients. She shares her candid advice for people who want to pursue creative endeavors but are afraid of being labeled a "starving artist". She also talks about why it's so important to take breaks, learn to say no and to remember that we're human beings, not human doings. (This episode was pre-recorded on February 14, 2020)

What's in this episode:

• Being a workshop instructor for Craftcation and her memory of meeting Amy
• Growing by stepping out of your comfort zone
• What Dianuh would say to someone who is afraid of being a "starving artist"
• What advice she'd give to someone who feels like there isn't a market for them
• How Dianuh got into doing live art
• What missteps she took on her journey to becoming a full-time artist
• Building your creative confidence muscle with clients
• Learning to say "no thank you" and create boundaries with clients
• What inspires her and her work
• How she handles feeling unmotivated and why she takes breaks often
• Dianuh's feelings about giving up things
• Why Dianuh created a course about watercolor portraits
• Why art isn't selfish and the power of connection that comes from art

About Dianuh:
Dianuh Aerin is an artist & owner of Chasing Linen, a Los Angeles based design studio specializing in watercolor illustration and live art.

What originally started as a creative hobby, Chasing Linen has turned into her full-time job and a multiple 6-figure business. With her team of artists, she paints thousands of people through on-site live art events and online custom portrait shop.

Dianuh is also passionate about helping others pursue their own creative dreams and shares weekly tips on the Modern Creative Podcast.

Connect with Dianuh:
Website | Dianuh's Instagram | Chasing Linen Instagram

Links:
Craftcation
Patchwork Show
Watercolor Portrait Course
The Modern Creative Podcast
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women by Kate Northrup

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