Episode 7

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12th Apr 2024

#7 / 7 Tips for Artists to Overcome Overwhelm and Find Creative Clarity

In this episode, we're diving into a common feeling among artists: OVERWHELM! If you've ever found yourself scrolling through social media, comparing your work to others, feeling distracted by daily life, or just pulled in too many directions, this one's for you. 

I have personally battled with overwhelm being an introvert as well. Without getting a handle on overwhelm it can lead to creative burnout, where constant pressure and stress sap your energy and passion for making art. Being overwhelmed often means jumping from one idea to another, never really getting momentum - stagnating and developing your unique voice. What's even worse, overwhelm can erode your confidence, leading you to second-guess your artistic decisions instead of following your instincts. 

I'll share seven tips to help you cut through the noise, find your focus, and really start to develop that unique voice that's all yours. From identifying what truly matters to you, to embracing creative constraints and building a consistent exploration practice, these strategies are about making art on your terms and finding clarity amid chaos.

I believe teaching artists to sell art is one thing — but guiding them to sell their true self is another.

That’s the real journey: away from the noise, back to your essence.

Keep going — your art’s already saying something only you can.

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🎨 You’ve taken the courses. You’ve learned the techniques.

But your art still doesn’t feel like you — and maybe, lately, you don’t even love it anymore and selling feels even harder.

Welcome to Sellable Art That Feels Like Me, the podcast where I help artists reconnect with their voice, evolve their work, and create art that sells because it’s authentic.

I’m Michele Luminato — an American-born contemporary artist living in Melbourne, working full-time in my studio, and guiding artists through the process of making work that finally feels like them (and naturally attracts collectors who love it too).

Each week, we’ll dive into the real behind-the-scenes of being an artist — the emotional cycles, the creative breakthroughs, and the business clarity that turns connection into confidence (and sales).

Because when your art starts feeling like you again — it naturally becomes more collectable, more magnetic, and more joyful to create.

If this episode resonates with you do this next ↓ 

✨ Ready to find your authentic voice, or fall back in love with your art again?

→ Join my FREE Workshop: The Secret to Making Art That Feels Like You

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About the Podcast

Sellable Art That Feels Like Me
For Artists who want to create & sell their most authentic work.
Sellable Art That Feels Like Me is for artists who want to make work that feels honest, alive, and truly their own — and to sell it to people who feel that truth too.

Each week, we talk about what really goes on behind the canvas — the creative ruts, the quiet doubts, the turning points where you finally start trusting yourself again. Because when your art feels like you, it naturally connects and sells with ease.

I’m Michele Luminato, a contemporary artist and mentor helping artists find their authentic voice. My own path has been anything but linear — from design studios and color forecasting to creating and selling my own art full time.

What I’ve learned along the way is simple:
Great art isn’t about getting louder — it’s about getting truer.

I’ve helped hundreds of artists rediscover their spark, refine their voice, and create collections that sell because they’re making artwork that only they can make. If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start creating work that feels like you again, you’re in the right place.

Keep going — your art’s already saying something only you can.

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Michele Luminato

Michele is an American-born abstract artist based in Australia. She guides other artists to create and sell unique art from the heart through her OriginArt program.
Find her at micheleluminato.com
& @originart_with_michele on IG