art & creativity – nida chowdhry

I forgot

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One of my student films from UCI undergrad (like, eight years ago) is called Concern. It’s based on my first day of high school, a week before 9/11, when I revealed to my mom that I was going to wear a headscarf to school. Continue reading Concern

Podcast Notes: Imposter Syndrome

I just listened to The Friend Zone Podcast episode featuring Franchesca Ramsey (MTV Decoded, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore) where they discuss dealing with “Imposter Syndrome.” I highly, highly recommend it.

Here are some of the notes I jotted down while listening: Continue reading Podcast Notes: Imposter Syndrome

Method: Crispy Digital Cartoons

I learned how to make crispy digital doodles from one of my favorite cartoonists, Everyday People Cartoons by Cathy Thorne, whose method I found by researching her online (i.e. vigilant google stalking). Continue reading Method: Crispy Digital Cartoons

Creative highs and lows

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For many years, I was consumed by my negativity. I had extreme highs and lows. When I was high, I created things I believed in and I felt confident in my abilities and purpose. When I was low… oh, boy. I would break myself with my vicious words, then crush my pieces under my own boots. I couldn’t get out of bed or off the couch. I would hide in my apartment from the person I wanted to be.

One day, I had a “there has to be a better way” moment. I wanted to pursue creativity with a renewed intention, and I needed a healthier way to deal with my negative voice. I began with the resolution that things had to change. From there… Continue reading Creative highs and lows