YOUR ARTIST ARCHETYPE IS…

“I believe artmaking can transform lives and I love being a part of that. I’m motivated by the opportunity to bring healing and wholeness to others.”

Motivation

You’re driven by a deep desire to help others through your creative work. At the core, your heart longs to express your inner life in ways that bring healing, connection, and a sense of wholeness to those around you.

The Soul Healer Archetype creates with passion and sensitivity. You’re attuned to the beauty of the world—both its physical and emotional landscapes—and often feel moved to respond through your art. You carry a deep longing to help others navigate pain, restore brokenness, and find their way back to a sense of belonging.

You believe that art has the power to heal—not just the viewer, but the artist as well. Whether capturing the wounds of the world or creating space for others to process their own pain, your work seeks to speak directly to the heart. You’re motivated by a vision of wholeness where every person is seen, included, and restored.

    • I’m passionate about guiding others toward discovering and living out their purpose.

    • I feel a deep call to comfort those who are hurting or going through difficult seasons.

    • I’m energized by helping people find meaningful connection and community.

    • I naturally empathize with those who are wounded and walk alongside them on the journey to healing.

    • I enjoy creating welcoming spaces where people feel safe, seen, and deeply cared for.

    • I’ve witnessed how art can bring healing and transformation, and it brings me joy to be part of that process.

  • Soul Healer Artist Archetypes often have a deep spiritual life supported by meaningful practices. You’re highly observant and attuned to the emotional and inner worlds of others, offering comfort and insight with great compassion.

    However, you may sometimes become overly involved in the struggles of those you’re trying to help, making it difficult to discern when to step back and allow others to find their own way. To care well for others, it’s essential to prioritize your own wellbeing and recognize the toll emotional labor can take. Without regular rest and healthy boundaries, burnout can sneak in.

    Guided by a strong sense of faith, you tend to be courageous and creative—especially when forging new paths or exploring nontraditional career models. You need your work to feel meaningful, and situations that lack personal connection or purpose may leave you feeling depleted.

    At times, you might wrestle with identifying as an artist or doubt your qualifications, especially when your creative path looks different from others. Imposter syndrome can make it hard to charge fairly for your work or fully own your expertise. Keep nurturing your craft and consider whether gaining additional training or certification might help solidify your sense of readiness.

    Above all, seek out relationships and communities that affirm you and help renew your vision. With the right support, you can continue to serve others from a grounded, healthy, and inspired place.

    • A spiritual practice that grounds you and brings joy

    • A peer support system to walk alongside you

    • A commitment to artistic growth, free from perfectionism

    • Honest self-reflection and awareness of your inner life

    • Clarity of vision, motivation, and purpose

    • The ability to engage with the world’s needs through your art

    • Practical tools for courageous action and meaningful impact

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The Mystic
The Maker
The Soul Healer
The Imaginative Visionary
The Storyteller
The Prophetic Critic

No matter what your Artist Archetype, you need a community of support who “gets you,” a structure of spiritual practices to guide you as well as a place to share and develop your gifts.

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Created by Convergence and soul|makers, 2024

Note: This is a tool compiled from multiple sources, conversations, interviews and observations. This quiz is only meant for fun and as a discussion starter.