The Confidence Project was meant to help us be more confident as creatives in our specific art. Using Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect as the connecting concepts to get us to showcase our strengths while connecting the two.
When I first read this assignment, I was stumped. I didn't know which direction to take. I wanted to challenge myself and use applications that I wasn't proficient in, like After Effects and Photoshop. I was determined to hone my skills in these programs.
I started gathering inspiration and got to work. But it wasn't going as smoothly as I thought. The ideas I had conjured up weren't turning out as I had hoped. I was running out of time, and I started to panic. Maybe I should just stick with applications that I'm more comfortable with, like Illustrator.
I stepped back from my project for a while. I needed to clear my head and come back to it with fresh eyes. When I did, I was more determined than ever to make things work. I knew that I had something special to say with this project, and I wasn't going to give up. I spent the next few days working tirelessly. I experimented with different techniques and ideas. I pushed myself to learn new things. And finally, it all came together. I created a piece of work that I was proud of, and I knew that I had made the right decision to challenge myself.