I'm afraid to get on camera or put myself out there publicly. How do I overcome this?

Stop worrying about looking like an idiot - things only start getting better when you step out of your comfort zone and do the uncomfortable things. No one grows by being comfortable; you have to suffer and push through the fear. Whether it’s doing your first major art fair, getting on video, or trying a new marketing approach, you must do the things you don’t want to do. That’s the only way you grow. The fear is normal - everyone feels it before their first big show or public appearance - but the only way past it is through it. Once you take that leap and survive, your confidence builds and the next scary thing becomes easier.

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Asked by an artist afraid of public visibility · Answered by Bob Gherardi and Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2024-11-14