# Practicing in public

By [Eric's Blog](https://paragraph.com/@epr) · 2024-11-20

practice, art, artists, art-practice

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Years ago, I read Jeff Goins’ [**_Real Artists Don’t Starve_**](https://www.amazon.com/Real-Artists-Dont-Starve-Strategies/dp/1400201020/)**_,_** and one idea stayed with me: practice in public. It inspired me to embrace visibility as a tool for growth, connection, and refinement in my creative journey.

In the early days, I minted work wherever inspiration struck, freely exploring and experimenting. While this fueled my passion, reflecting on my work as Second Realm taught me a deeper lesson: sharing art isn’t just about being seen—it’s about being intentional.

Today, I’ve chosen [Rodeo](https://rodeo.club/@epr) as the platform for tokenizing experiments and studies—a platform aligned with my goals of composability and accessibility. Centralizing (eek!) this type of work allows me to create a curated and thoughtful digital sketchbook, inviting others into my behind-the-scenes processes with focus and purpose.

Jeff’s book planted the seed for this approach, but my journey has shaped how I apply it. Art that lasts isn’t about frequency; it’s about significance. Practicing in public remains central to what I do, but now it’s paired with purpose: to build up to a deeper and more meaningful series of artworks that connect, inspire, and endure.

Side note: even this blog is an extension of practicing in public—an ongoing dialogue where each post reflects my commitment to growth and engagement.

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*Originally published on [Eric's Blog](https://paragraph.com/@epr/practicing-in-public-1)*