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Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 4h

I paused at my easel, and realized I'm not a details person—neither in art nor in life. When conveying an overall idea, details matter less. That's the essence of impressionism. #contemporaryImpressionism

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 3d

If you want discipline that lasts:

- Stop negotiating with yourself.
- Tie your art to a time, not a feeling.
- Make ritual non-negotiable.
- Celebrate showing up, not outcomes.

Your consistency is the art.
#modularMentorship

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 4d

Rituals don’t make you rigid—they make you reliable. #creativeDiscipline

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 5d

Lately, insomnia's been my nightly visitor. The stress spotlights a misalignment. Instead of fighting it, I seize the tranquil hours to create: quiet, solitary, and mine alone. While the world sleeps, I'm forging my path, making those early hours my secret superpower.

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 6d

Much like their work, the artist is a work in progress. #wip

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 7d

4. Consider all aspects of health: mind, body, and relationships. When these areas align, you reduce friction and enhance flow.

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 7d

3. Think like a CEO - this takes the previous idea and depersonalizes it - consider yourself through the lens of someone else. A leader interested in outcomes and the success of the endeavor.

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Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 7d

2. Pro vs. amateur mindset - Professionals show up every day, regardless of circumstances. Amateurs look for excuses. You can't progress without commitment.

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Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 7d

1. Eat the frog: Tackle the task you're most resisting on your to-do list. It's likely crucial for your growth, so embrace the discomfort and get it done first.

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Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 7d

Just listened to the latest Huberman podcast with James Pressfield, author of "The War of Art." x.com/hubermanlab...

Great insights for creatives aiming to advance their passions. Here are a few highlights: 🧵

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Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 10d

What would you do?

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 10d

3. Dive into art history.

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Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 10d

2. Whenever boredom struck, my hands should've reached for a brush or pencil.

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Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 10d

1. Commit to crafting a standout portfolio.

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Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 10d

I often imagine traveling back in time to mentor my past self and revise key decisions. Here are some basic things I would change: 🧵

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Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 11d

Over the past few months, I've shared ideas and insights that I find essential, sharing and learning on the way. If they're helping me, I hope they'll resonate with someone else too. Follow me and see we can benefit together. #creativeCommunity #modularMentorship

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 12d

Dear Artist, when things go wrong in your work, look for gaps in these areas: knowledge, application, and tools. #modularMentorship

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 13d

Some artists let their brushes lead before their minds catch up, leaving the canvas to bear witness to their wandering thoughts. #intentionalCreativity

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 14d

Artists, if you're struggling to find flow in your work, it's helpful to consider:

- Who is this for?
- What inspires and compels you to create?

#findYourWhy #creativeIntention

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 17d

Perfectionism is just fear dressed as discipline.

Wabi Sabi invites humility — to step aside and let the painting have its say.

Sometimes the truest art happens when we stop trying to control it.

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 18d

Every artist knows the feeling — a piece that never feels done.

But “done” is an illusion.

Wabi Sabi reminds us: what’s unfinished is what keeps the work alive.

The brush could always move again. The surface could always change.

That’s not failure — it’s vitality.

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 19d

Technique refines.
Practice perfects.

But art?
Art remembers the hand that made it — uneven, human, alive.

That’s Wabi Sabi.

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 20d

Every painting carries its own scars.

A stray hair, a smudge, a missed edge: the quiet fingerprints of the process.

In Wabi Sabi, those flaws aren’t flaws. They’re evidence of life, time & being human.

I don’t paint to make something perfect. I paint to make something real.

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 21d

Wabi Sabi is a Japanese concept celebrating imperfection and impermanence. For artists, it means seeing flaws like a brush hair or uneven tone as integral to the painting, not mistakes. Beauty doesn't have to be polished; sometimes it just is.

Jared Steinberg Art @jaredsteinberg.bsky.social · 24d

How to turn routine into ritual:

Light a candle. Burn incense. Play a special song, album or playlist to begin. Arrange your paints and mix your first color with intention. Meditate to clear your mind and go...

Repetition builds reverence. Reverence builds greatness. #artRitual