Harnessing the Power of the Artist's Emotions

Artists' relationships are fueled by emotions, both positively and negatively. They can bring us our greatest inspiration and pleasure. They can also cause our greatest discouragement and pain. This talk provides an integrated biblical and neurological view of emotions. After establishing a foundational theology of emotions, we will examine how emotions can isolate, distract, and discourage an artist. We will then explore ways that relational wisdom can help us to harness the power of emotions and use them to fuel artist growth and excellence, strengthen relationships, and help us achieve our fullest life potential.