Meet Sarah J. Schwartz

We recently connected with Sarah J. Schwartz and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Sarah, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?

I think my work ethic was instilled in me from when I was young. In school, I was extremely diligent, maybe even perfectionistic at times, but I think it has helped me get to where I am today. Perhaps I need to unlearn some of that and let even more creative & spontaneous energy in, but my diligence has been crucial in creating a consistent art practice.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’m still fairly new to the art world, especially here in Los Angeles. I have been loving my journey so far and I’m very curious to see where it can go.

Right now I’m focused on creating more accessible art, and repurposing items that I find or thrift because I love giving something a second or even third chance. I think it’s a lesson I’m trying to practice in other areas of my life as well.

I’m super excited to share that I will be showcasing my work at The Other Art Fair in Santa Monica from September 21st-24th.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

1. Make lots and lots of work! Not everything you do will be your favorite and that’s all part of it. I have so many pieces that were simply just for practice and with every single one of them, I learned something. Did it feel like a waste of time and materials at the time? Sure, but looking back now, I don’t regret any of it.

2. Avoid comparison. This is something I’m still working on, but try to avoid it or take it with a grain of salt. Limit your time scrolling on social media and remind yourself of your own accomplishments. It’s natural to compare, but at the same time, you are the only version of you. You are the only one that makes exactly what you make. So does it even really make logical sense to compare? I don’t think so, but of course, easier said than done!

3. Embrace your introversion. I think one of the hardest parts about being a Creative is understanding and accepting that you need a lot of time to be with yourself, your thoughts, and your work. And that can look like hours upon hours in a single day. The more comfortable you can get with being by yourself, the more confident you can feel about yourself and your creative practice.

What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?

My parents always embraced and encouraged my artistic side. They would help me whenever they could, by encouraging me to enter into local art contests, going to art classes after school, and letting me stay up late drawing in my room. They have always been proud of me and my work, and they never saw it as a waste of time. So for that, I am very, very grateful.

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