Being Normal is Overrated

The world doesn’t need another artist cranking out the same old, same old. No one’s going to remember someone who just followed the trends and played it safe. You’ve got something special, something weird even, and believe it or not, that’s the golden ticket. Yes, that quirky obsession you have with aardvarks or your inexplicable fascination with obscure 1950s sci-fi flicks? Embrace it.

most people hide it behind carefully curated Instagram feeds and “normal” personas. Not you, though. You’re going to harness that weirdness like it’s some kind of creative superpower. Take a deep dive into your quirks, strange hobbies, odd experiences, and questionable life choices. Maybe you’ve got a soft spot for painting flying fish or, I don’t know, designing wallpaper made up of Babirusa heads. That is what makes you interesting.

If you’re anything like me, you’ll forget these flashes of brilliance the moment you finish reading this. So, grab a notebook (or if you’re fancy, open a note on your phone) and start journaling about what fascinates you. What oddball stuff gets your creative juices flowing? Is it the chaotic beauty of messy street art, or the clean satisfaction of perfectly executed op art? Or combining both styles. Whatever it is, jot it down.

If you’re not the journaling type, sit in a comfy chair and brainstorm. Just sit in your comfy chair in a forest and list all the bizarre things you love. I guarantee those are the things that will fuel your creativity. And let’s be honest, it’s better than staring blankly at a canvas wondering why your art looks like everyone else’s.

Your weirdness is your secret sauce. It’s the thing that makes your work stand out in a world filled with copycats and lookalikes. No one else has your exact combination of life experiences, bad habits, and random obsessions, which means no one can replicate your art.

Sure, you could ignore your quirks and try to fit in with the rest of the crowd. You could blend into the sea of starving artists trying to pander to trends. But where’s the fun in that? If you embrace your uniqueness, your work becomes memorable and original.

So, accept your strange. Revel in it. And watch as your art transforms into something that’s not just marketable, but unforgettable. Because let’s face it—being normal is highly overrated.