Nicole Law is a Blue Mountains local and an artist, with a passion for continual growth.
Commencing life as an artist in her late 30’s, Nicole took the leap of faith and forged a new path in life. Challenging the conventional measures of success, Nicole no longer focuses solely on the output of her work but embraces the journey and the fact that she keeps on going. The sense of agency that art provides, as she describes, has been liberating for her creative process, uncovering a greater love for the experience and her craft.
“For a long time I had a different view of success and I always beat myself up that I wasn’t “successful”’, Nicole said.
“I have really come to redefine what success is for me. I realised that it is a path…success is not the destination, but success if figuring out who I am and keeping going on that journey.”
Producing quality work in an efficient manner is a very real challenge faced by all creatives. The pursuit of perfection can inspire, but also impede on the creative process. For Nicole, recognising that the process and the purpose are the most important elements was a key to overcoming roadblocks.
“Perfectionism is the enemy of art and the enemy of creativity”, Nicole said.
“Being a perfectionist is focusing on the output and not the process. If you remember why you are doing something…that’s the interesting part”.
The power of art has transformed Nicole. Being able to share this transformation and inspire others is what resonates most strongly for her.
“What I am proud of…I am proud that I have shared my process. That is where I think I have inspired the most people. I am proud that I have inspired people through my actions”.
Instagram: @passionperspectivepodcast
Music: “Friendship” by Annie Burbank