Pushing past breaking point

Creating art is mentally challenging and can push artists to breaking point – so how do artists persevere? And do such challenges make their art better?
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Every artist will experience moments of mental and emotional stress during their career. Art-making can be chaotic, even precarious, as well as joyous and all-consuming. Even the best days can require ingenious problem solving executed with creative flair – usually on a deadline.

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