272: ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING (w/ Dave Roberts)

Dave Roberts is an artist out of Las Vegas, NV who makes fine art using the Etch A Sketch.   He draws landscapes, architecture, portraits and more, preserving all of his work.

Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/daveroberts

In this episode, Dave discusses:

-His artistic history and how he first started using an Etch A Sketch.

-Finding out that other people were using the Etch A Sketch to make art and then learning from them.

-Developing a method for preserving his art.

-Coming up with a goal to be featured in a gallery.

-Entering (and not winning) a Red Robin contest for a gift card.

-Trying to not get lost in your own negative thoughts.

-Creating accountability by telling people about your goals.

-His decision to achieve his goals despite the fact that all of his previous excuses were still a part of his life.

-Building resiliency by getting knocked down and getting back up again.

-The experience of seeing his dream of being in a gallery come to fruition.

Dave's Final Push will remind you that attitude is everything!   Quotes:

“If things don’t go your way are you going to start tearing yourself down and be your own stumbling block?”

“I hate to say it, but art became this thing that I used to do.”

“Attitude is everything.”

Links mentioned:

Jordan Peterson - The Curse of Creativity

SKYE Gallery

Connect with Dave:

Website / Facebook / Instagram

On the next episode:

Virginie Ropars : Website / Instagram

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