“I am creating to set an example for others to show up authentically and to feel empowered through their own visions.”
Today’s Awakened Creator Spotlight is on Brittney Monster, a Visual Artist, Poet, & Cosmic Antenna whose creations reflect the integration of shadow and lifelong journey to wholeness.
Connect with Brittney Monster on Instagram: @brittneymonster and www.brittneymonster.com
Here are Brittney Monster’s own words on the creative journey and what it means to be an Awakened Creator.
Tell us about your authentic creative expression. What do you love to create and why?
My expression has evolved in so many ways over the last few years! I love to paint images from mythology, meditations and dreams with acrylics. With my small gouache and ink illustrations, I tap into a lighter, fun side of illustration. In my digital art, I get to enjoy collaborating with other people to make their visions come to life for their brands. Additionally, I am part of a writing group that explores ways to play with our creativity using poetry, visualization practices and sketchbooking. Juggling these forms of expression keeps me motivated, inspired and balanced in my production! Ultimately, I feel I am creating to set an example for others to show up authentically and to feel empowered through their own visions.
What most often gets in your way as a creator and how do you stay in alignment and flow?
When I focus on an outcome or transactional expectation, I start procrastinating. I’ll clean the entire house, make up more chores to take me away from the project, and have emotional breakdowns. The key to balancing lies in creating without expectation, staying on course with my “Mission”, pushing through the pressure and remembering to play. Facing the Unknown with excitement, rather than fear.
Practices that I actively nourish and cultivate, such as sweat lodges, moon phase rituals, monthly astrology check ins, community weaving, strength training, yoga… these consistent things get me back on track when I really derail.
The art moniker I’ve chosen – “Brittney Monster”- is very much me and my shadow, integrating.
If you could offer words of wisdom or support to your fellow creators, what would you say?
Never underestimate the power of your stories. The things you create have exceptional value. The joys of touching another’s heart while their journey seems dark outweigh the doubt, embarrassment and frustrations of your breakthroughs.
What does being an Awakened Creator mean to you?
Creating with an awareness and responsibility to bring chaos into form.
Want to connect with Brittney Monster?
Check out Brittney Monster’s authentic creations on:
Instagram: @brittneymonster
Website: www.brittneymonster.com
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