THE ARTIST X CHALLENGE
AN 8-WEEK LIVE, ONLINE PROGRAM
The program is for people who understand that as Artists there is another way to create and to live life - a way that doesn’t sacrifice creativity for our ability to create a living doing what we love.
Artist X teaches you to breakthrough your blocks to become a productive creator who can withstand the uncertainties of creativity and marry them with the requirements of a project, a team or your own business.
Imagine feeling fulfilled with your art and keeping that feeling alive for more than just a few minutes after creation...
Imagine working in a job or a field doing the creative work you love. How would that make you feel? What would you give to be able to feel that everyday?
Most of us, though, stay in our dead-end job in the hopes that we will, at least, be safe and collect our steady paycheck.
But look around you…
Automation, outsourcing, AI, robotics, while improving our standard of living, are removing jobs every day…
In fact, Oxford University predicts that 47% of today’s jobs will not exist in 25 years. Will your job be one of them?
Interestingly enough, creativity and the skills that you’ve relied on for years in your art are now listed as one of the top ten skills required in the 21st century.
But…
Have You Forgetten How To Be An Artist?
We are all born artists.
Over time, though, we learn to prioritize different parts of our selves to achieve in school, in our job, in our relationships.
Our culture supports and builds up that part of us that wants to be "realistic" and set the to-do list...
Our culture also supports the inner critic in us that censors our thoughts and our feelings...
... So we can fit in and find our place in the world.
Our artist, though, is still there... inside... waiting for the chance to show us what we can do...
The Problem Is... The Old Rules Don't Apply Anymore
The word "Artist" is either spoken in hushed tones of reverence or in dismissive tones used to explain a nephew's appearance. Rarely is there anything inbetween...
The expectation, though, that we become a solitary genius whose mere pen stroke upon paper is instantly valued at $200,000 does not fit in today's world of Creative Entrepreneurship.
The old guard of collectors, museums, and patrons just don't fit in a world of Graphic Designers, Game Artists, Product Developers, Inventors, Designers, Photographers, Directors, Musicians and Virtual Reality Developers.
Nearly every creative enterprise now consists of some element of business either through Instagram sales to Facebook marketing. All duties that used to be performed by others so that the artist could focus on their vision.
Today, though, Creatives and Artists are required to wear more and more "hats" and it's easy to forget...
There Are Three Main Roles In The Life Of An Artist
Every day we fulfill different roles in our lives. We might be a son, a father, a mother, a boss or a friend. Each of these roles asks us to be a slightly different person and to respond in different ways.
As artists, we have three main roles that we use to bring our creations into existence. The key to actually fulfilling our promise as Creatives is in how we view each of these roles of:
- Visionary
- Realist
- Critic
Which one of the descriptions below best describes you?
Which Type Are You?
Accountant
[For comparison's sake] Keep it real. Focus on the facts not the feelings... This type is very grounded, good at solving problems but often feel unfulfilled.
Designer
They want to lead with their heart but their INNER REALIST beat them to it. They have a "safer and more realistic" career but may battle between their heart and their head.
Artist
"Leap and the net will appear," wrote Julia Cameron and it aptly summarizes this type. They often over reach which leads to battles between the VISIONARY and the REALIST in them.
ArtistX
This type is both a DOER and an IMAGINEER. They can develop ideas, implement them and understands how to interpret the feedback of their inner critic to make their work better.
The #1 Reason Why People Are Blocked
When someone is blocked in their creativity or their life - when they struggle to finish that project, or can't commit to one project for long enough - it's often because their roles are not in-tune with each other.
They might stand at their easel, their computer or in front of that lump of clay and instead of listening for the quiet voice of their desire or their feeling they tell the painting, the sculpture, the software... the work... they tell it what they want it to do...
They tell the work what it should be doing... like it's suppose to listen to us...
But listening is hard... You can't control it...
The realist, in us, can't put it on a to-do list, can't schedule it.
So we make a decision to trust it or to not trust it. If you're like most Artists working and building lives around their passion today, you've decided on some level, not to trust it.
Over time, you've prioritized the decisions that you can trust... You've taken the jobs that you know will deliver and pay... You've focused on the skills that you know you can earn from...
But, now you're heart is not in it... and you've stopped listening to your heart...
When you learn how to use these three different and important roles as one creative team - and clear away limiting beliefs - you'll discover a new level of creativity.
ARTIST X revolves around FOUR main goals:
UNCOVER YOUR PURPOSE
Learn how to live your life focused on your mission and not all of the tasks that life seems to throw in your way.
FIND YOUR PASSION
Your life is more than a check list. Discover what you are truly passionate about.
FOLLOW YOUR OWN PATH
Learn how to accept and focus on your own inner genius. Focus on your strings instead of continuing to try to fit in to a world you already know is different than you
BECOME YOUR OWN POSSIBILITY
Your future lies at the intersection of imagination and action. Discover the tool, strategies that will help you act on your dreams
THREE WAYS I SUPPORT YOU
You are not alone. During the next eight week, together we will gain a toehold into the problems that you have faced by yourself and that toehold is all we need to gain the momentum needed to make lasting change. When you join me you get:
Weekly Live Sessions
Enjoy live group sessions where you get to interact with your fellow Artists via webcam, microphone, and chat.
Weekly Hot Seats
Get individual attention on the problems and the pain you are facing to help you move past what is blocking you.
Daily Community
Join our Artist Awake community where 700+ artists enjoy an invitation only experience to connect, learn and grow.
WHAT DOES THIS COVER?
8 Amazing Weeks That You’ll Enjoy When You Discover Your Artist X
Discovery, Appreciation, & Power
Discover what your rules are. Explore what your expectations are . Start to learn about the walls of the world that you've created for yourself to date so that you know what you have to break through
Fact, Fiction & The Pit
Establish the facts, the feelings and the stories That I keep us where we are. Establish what your mission is. What do you want to achieve and finalize your challenge goals for body and being.
The Work
Set your challenge goals and weekly commitments. Get introduced to THE DAILY WORK that makes the difference between dreamers and achievers.
Body: Basics & Biochemistry
The body is the pathway through which we, as artists, create. Learn the simple steps you can take to get control over negative feelings that hijack your body and your mind.
Being: Gratitude & Generation
Fear of failure, of having to get a real job... these fears have driven you to achieve what you HAVE achieved. However, they have kept you trapped in the state that you are in now. Learn how to break free of that trap and reach the next level.
Intervention, Iteration, Innovation
Understand behavioral DRIFT... Have you made a leap in your abilities only to find yourself back at square one the next day? Discover how to break free of the loop that keeps you from growing.
Roles & Rules
Learn to answer the following questions:
Whose driving your life?
Who do you want to drive your life?
Who do you have to be?
The Next Step
Map the GAP between what you want and where you are today. Discover your simplest possible path to get there.
UPCOMING DATES
Make The SHIFT In Your Work & Your Life Today. Enrollment Is Limited!
JAN 8 - FEB 26
$695
(Save Over 20%)
8 Live Weekly Mastermind Sessions
Weekly Hotseats
Access To Challenge
Access To Private Social Network
Private 1:1's
Downloads Of All Content
FEB 5 - MAR 26
$995
8 Live Weekly Mastermind Sessions
Weekly Hotseats
Access To Challenge
Access To Private Social Network
Private 1:1's
Downloads Of All Content
What People Say About Ryan's Training
I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for not only me but other artists as well. My success and growth are partly due to your platforms and access to the best material and teaching available. I’ve had to bulldoze my way into the industry, nothing was handed to me, no one referred me, I was never published or won any compeitions, I had to simply become a good artist. It’s been one hard, long, tiring journey, and I’ve thought about packing it up, calling it quits more times than I can remember over those years, but I knew one day my hard work would pay off, and today it did. - Lawrence Kameen
Everyone told me to forget about trying to be a character artist, that artists have been trying for 6-7 years and that it would take me years before i get that chance. However I didn't give up, lots of hard work but if it wasn't for you guys and sharing your knowledge with us students i would never be here. 3 years ago i didn't even know what Photoshop was, and now here i am making characters for an unannounced triple A title and already have watchdogs 2 in my resume. I feel like saying thank you to you and all the instructors here is not enough, but's all I can say really, thank you so much for making my dream come true. - Sands Kopei
You hit the nail on the head Ryan. I've been following you for years and your webinars and motivational videos have not only been informative, but also an inspiration to me. - Adam J. Courville
Ryan, I just want to thank you for your time and dedication that you put in. I am always impressed by your willingness to tackle topics such as these as well as psychology issues that Artists go through. - Alyssa Eigner
I'm writing just to thank you. In those videos you talk about things I'm struggling for so long time. My whole life spinned around art and art related stuff but ironically I'm not able to create my own art. You realised me so many things that were deep in me, my fears and locks. You're literally opening my mind! I'm really grateful for your talks. - Anna Żukrowska
After being depressed, I came through your facebook channel and your videos. You lifted my spirits when I heard you saying your own personal experiences and your thoughts. Thank you very much for all your inspiring videos and words. - Μαρία Νικολοπούλου
Love it Ryan. You have a level of clarity at I resonate with. I have a shot at delivering a teaching product that can be instructive, fun and educational. I can't think of a single burdensome stone that was not left unturned. - Stephen Gibson