Begin with the end in mind with visual artist Dawn Okoro

by | Humans

Dealing with the pressure of meeting deadlines and giving your best to a project can be stressful. 

Dawn Okoro, Texas-born visual artist, has some ways around that dilemma.  

She enjoys a challenge but knows it shouldn’t jeopardize your productivity or creativity. “I do my best work when there is a little pressure, but not too much. Thinking about a positive end result motivates me.” 

Just in case you make it to the end and hit a stall, she says, “Working on something non-overwhelming helps me through creative ruts.”

Learn More about Dawn at her website: www.okorostudio.com/

		
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