eliciaforever:

Ten things I practice as a woman artist:

1. Thank people who compliment my art.
2. Agree with people who compliment my art.
3. Avoid deprecating my own art (for example with self-hating language in hashtags like #mystupidart or #Imsuchtrash).
4. Avoid apologizing for my art.
5. Avoid defending my art to people who aren’t interested in helping me grow for my sake.
6. Do not accept or internalize criticism that comes without my consent.
7. Share my older art from time to time as a reminder of my growth.
8. Celebrate accomplishments and milestones.
9. Write and talk about my art so I’m more aware of my choices.
10. Take my art seriously, even if I’m being silly. Always respect myself.