JASON NAYLOR: So much talk of authenticity and vulnerability. It’s so on trend lol... It’s so en vogue. But I’ve been getting some questions about what it means to be authentic as an artist. And I think the answer is this: Authenticity / Vulnerability can be TOPICS for content. But making art about authenticity doesn’t make you authentic. Drawing a picture of the word ‘feelings’ does not mean you are actually expressing the feelings that you are having. So to sum it up, I think the best thing to do is to forget what others are doing. Forget about what’s on trend. Stay in your own lane. And BE YOURSELF. “But JASON, how do I do that???” You say? ••• If you have feelings— share them! Happy, sad, tired, scared, encouraged, motivated. Share what you ACTUALLY feel. And that will start you off in the right direction. Be yourself. You are cool!!! 🖤🖤🖤💖💛 Art by Jason Naylor