How to be Great at Failing

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 1 p.m.

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Erin talks about failure and why artists need to get good at failing. She recommends three books as good guides for failure, resilience and authenticity. It\\u2019s all about getting back on the horse and using criticism or failure to propel you forward. Erin talks about a lesson from the Great British Baking Show with a reminder that every artist is more than the successes and failures along the way.

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Book Recommendations:

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1. Carol Dweck\\u2019s book, Mindset. 

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2. Brene Brown\\u2019s book, Braving the Wilderness. 

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3. The Rise by Dr. Sarah Lewis. 

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Weekly Artist Feature:

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Lisa Congdon is our featured artist this week. You can find Lisa\\u2019s colorful illustrations and hand lettering online and in-person at the artist\\u2019s public storefront in Portland, Oregon.

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Website: https://lisacongdon.com

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Store hours: https://lisacongdon.com/pages/visit-our-store

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon/?hl=en

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