Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood
Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood
Antrese Wood
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Why Rejection Hurts—and What to Do With It
23 minutes Posted Jun 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
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Today, we’re talking about something that every artist encounters—but few talk about openly: rejection. Whether it’s a juried show, a gallery application, or simply putting your work on social media, the fear of hearing “no” often holds artists back in big ways. But here’s the truth: rejection isn’t the problem. It’s the meaning we attach to it that creates so much pain and paralysis. Antrese breaks down: Why rejection feels so intense—and why that’s totally normalThe science behind the physi...