Have you ever started a creative project and then stopped because you thought, "What's the point if no one will see it?" Or maybe you've wondered if your art even matters without the likes and shares.

If that sounds familiar, this week's episode is going to hit differently.

I sat down with artist and creative empowerment coach Lynette Melnyk to talk about the dangerous belief that's silently sabotaging so many of us: the idea that if our creativity isn't visible, it doesn't have value.

Spoiler alert—that's complete nonsense.

Here's what we dive into:

Why "visibility equals value" is the biggest creative myth of our time
What happens during those quiet "art cave seasons" when nobody's watching (hint: it's where the magic happens)
How art heals the maker first, before it ever touches anyone else
Why you're absolutely allowed to create just for you

Lynette shared something that gave me chills: "Every act of art is a quiet revolution." When you choose to create—whether it's a painting, a poem, or even a beautifully plated dinner—you're pushing back against a world that tells us everything has to be performed for others.

This episode is for you if you:

Have ever abandoned a creative project because "no one would see it anyway"
Feel guilty about spending time on hobbies that don't make money or go viral
Want to reconnect with what actually lights you up from the inside

By the end, you'll understand why your creativity isn't a luxury, it's a lifeline. Ready to start your own quiet revolution?

Mentioned in this episode:

Where to find Lynette: Website, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook
Lynette's free workshop: Spark Your Abstract Voice
HobbyScool's newsletter: https://newsletter.hobbyscool.com/profile
Podcast show notes: http://hobbyscool.com/podcast/artist-visibility

Key Topics Covered:

[02:30] The Lie of Visibility Equals Value - Why the belief that unseen art doesn't matter is keeping creators stuck and how to push back against performance culture
[05:00] Art Cave Seasons Explained - Understanding those quiet, experimental periods where nobody sees your work but real growth is happening underground
[07:30] Why Art Heals the Maker First - How creativity becomes a way of processing life and accessing emotions that have no words
[09:30] Expanding Your Definition of Art - From watercolor paintings to poetry to baking—creativity shows up in countless forms in our daily lives
[10:30] Permission to Create Imperfectly - The one message every creative needs to hear about starting now, not waiting for the perfect moment

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