Your Creative Push

Megan Carty is a New England-based artist who makes cheerful abstract floral paintings that are uplifting and color-drenched for people who have a flair for bold statements and tailored style. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/megancarty In this episode, Megan discusses: -How she always knew that she wanted to be an artist or an art teacher when she grew up. -The seed that was planted in her at a young age to seek praise or to do what her teacher liked rather than what she wanted to create. -The dangers of comparing yourself to others. -Some of the trials and tribulations she went through after college, including sexism, 9/11, depression, layoffs, breakups, and struggling to find the right fit career-wise. -Being appreciative of the negative experiences while you don’t know what brings you joy, because they inform you of what does bring you joy. -Getting involved with Etsy and the double-edged sword of being able to do anything, but also getting frozen by being able to do anything. -The important de