5) The Entertainer

This artist lives to perform. Whether for a huge audience or just one other person, they thrive on sharing their talents with people and feel right at home being the center of attention. They have a natural charisma and have a gift for bringing people together. They have the ability to light up a room with a unique and obvious energy that defies explanation.

They put the "show" in show business and have a natural ability to remember that sometimes it's all about giving their audience what they want. This is a highly valuable trait and something that other more introverted artist types can forget, or neglect.

Though they're often the star of the show (and rightly so), it can be helpful in creative situations to collaborate with those who have a more thoroughly introspective and measured artistic temperament.

These types include:

• The Studious Craftsman - because their highly technical and professional approach can help free up The Entertainer to entertain, knowing that everything is taken care of with the utmost care. This is usually a very mutually beneficial match.

• The Mad Scientist Artist - because though they intuitively understand the importance of performance, they thrive when they can be both creative and handle technical elements. They're a kindred spirit who can bring both organization and direction to collaborations with The Entertainer, while retaining a fun unpredictability that remains productive.

• The Tortured Artist - because if there's ever a need for added emotional depth and a thorough commitment to authenticity, this artist is always tuned in to those elements. If they get along personally, and navigate any disagreements well, this pair can form a tight bond that can bring exciting results.

• The Objective Creative - because they can help to give The Entertainer a perspective that can sometimes be missed in the heat of the moment. Their "zoomed out" perspective can be highly valuable to The Entertainer just as their ability to be "zoomed in" can help them understand how important it is to be engaged and present.

NOTE: When collaborating with The Now Artist, The Solo Artist, or The Dreamer, it's helpful to consider that The Entertainer has a similar temperament, so it can be helpful to put some effort into "sharing the stage", so to speak. With an open mind, they're likely to feed off of each other's energies and find they have a unique kinship.

6) The Maverick Artist

The Maverick is a highly inventive and unique artist with a gift for being unpredictable in creatively beneficial ways. A rebel with a cause, The Maverick Artist is a creative force of nature that balances artistry and productivity.

Even in collaborations they tend to be the artistic lone wolf, focused on paving their own way. That said, they're often happy to bring their collaborators along for the ride, if they're willing to follow The Maverick Artist’s lead and add fuel to their fire.

They have the unique ability to generate a whirlwind of creative energy that inspires others and leads to work that can be unconventional or surprising.

Given a pronounced a focus on being unique, at times it can be difficult for The Maverick Artist to work in conventional ways or deliver consistent results within more restrictive guidelines or tightly defined genres. For this reason it can be helpful for them to collaborate with artist types that balance them out. These include:

• The Consummate Professional - because they're focused on using proven approaches and on helping others realize their creative vision and reach their goals in a streamlined and focused way.

• The Entertainer - because in some ways they're cut from the same cloth, yet they have different goals. They’ll both enjoy bringing ideas to life in vivid and uninhibited ways, whereas one is born to entertain The Maverick’s focus can be on creating what they'll want to perform. If their tastes align and their personalities gel, this can be an exhilarating collaborative pairing.

• The Tech Artist - because they're happy to handle the technical details in a way that helps capture The Maverick Artist’s unique ideas well, and facilitate whatever they throw at them. This can be a mutually beneficial pairing.

7) The Dreamer

This artist is highly creative and has a vivid imagination. They thrive on delving deep into their internal world of creative invention and emerging with unique ideas. Though some may think they have their "head in the clouds", they know intuitively that it's not only where they're meant to be, but it's where the artistic magic is found.

The Dreamer Artist can often lose track of time while creating and find it natural and often effortless to get into a flow-state. When they can effectively capture the results of these imaginative creative sessions they will greatly increase their odds of success as an artist.

Though their artistic imagination is an incredible asset, The Dreamer Artist can sometimes get frustrated by the more technical aspects of their chosen medium, the limitations of equipment, or even other artists in the context of collaborations. Because of this, it can be helpful for them to collaborate with artist types who have a balancing effect on them.

These types include:

• The Studious Craftsman - because this consummate professional can be there to help make The Dreamer's dreams a reality, with an organized and focused technical proficiency.

• The Objective Creative - because this calm, thoughtful artist type can help bring order to The Dreamer's beautiful chaos whenever that is needed.

• The Alpha Artist - because they can help lead the way and guide a collaboration with a strong sense of direction when needed. The Alpha Artist's feet are always on the ground which can have a nice balancing effect on The Dreamer's creative process.

• The Mad-Scientist Artist - because they are not only predisposed to understanding The Dreamer Artist's imaginative ways, but are also quite capable of supporting their ideas with rock solid practical processes. This can be an incredibly beneficial collaborative matchup.

8) The Feeler Artist

This artist is emotionally present and highly expressive. They have a rich inner world of thoughts and emotion that are constantly ebbing and flowing. They’re sensitive and empathetic nature is what guides and defines you creatively. They have a gift for bringing emotional depth to your work, particularly when you feel comfortable and free.

They bring a vibrant energy to creative situations and are often a wellspring of fresh and exciting ideas. In collaborations they're likely to feel most at home when your collaborators respect their process and welcome the ideas as they flow.

When The Feeler Artist is on, they’re a “lightning in a bottle” factory. For this reason, they'll work best with those who are adept at harnessing that lightning in a nonjudgemental and encouraging way. A potential downside is that this artist type can shut down creatively if they don't feel supported, or when their work is criticized in a blunt, haphazard, or insensitive way.

The Feeler Artist’s strength is in this sensitive, emotionally present nature, but sometimes they may find it difficult to see beyond what they’re feeling. This can lead to overwhelm or a sense of being stuck. In this way, their ability to be present and emotionally connected is both a strength and a potential liability in some situations. To stay in their sweet spot, it's important to choose collaborators who are empathetic and caring. It's also important for them to listen to their internal stress signals so they'll know when they may need a break to recenter, so they can get back to where they need to be emotionally to create at their best. When they take responsibility for their emotions while also nurturing and aiming them in productive ways, their sensitivity is their artistic and relational superpower. The best art expresses the depth of human experience and emotion, and this is The Feeler Artist’s specialty.

The Feeler Artist is most succinctly defined by what we call "The 3 F's";

• Focus

• Feel

• Follow

They're able to Focus on the here and now, as they Feel in touch with their current emotions while knowing how to Follow their instincts while creating. They're an asset to most any creative situation.

In collaborations with another Feeler Artist, they'll both benefit from remembering to leave space for each other's ideas to be given proper consideration. It's a room with two big sensitive hearts, so they should proceed with care! If they do, they can amplify each other's artistry and create incredibly emotive work.

To help balance their sensitive creative nature, they'll often be most productive and do their best work when collaborating with Artist Types that are adept at organizing ideas and guiding the process from a perspective that tends to be more objective and even keel. These artist types include:

• The Tech Artist - because they're happy to handle the technical details in a way that helps capture The Feeler Artist’s expressive ideas well, so they can stay in the zone.

• The Visionary Artist - because this type is always thinking about the big picture and broad strokes, which compliments The Feeler Artist’s hyper-focused creativity. This can be a very mutually beneficial pairing.

• The Consummate Professional - because they tend to keep a consistent energy that has a nice balancing effect on The Feeler Artist. They are focused on helping others with their ideas while bringing a high level of technical proficiency and project organization.

The Analyzer Artist

This artist has a sharp, analytical creative mind and a keen sense of artistic taste. They know what they like and what they don't like and they hold themselves to high standards. This discerning, critical intellect drives them forward and helps them push yourself toward excellence.

More so than many other artist types they're willing to be hard on themselves and are always seeking to be better. This can lead to great rewards, but can also sometimes lead to frustration, self-doubt or even burnout. For this reason it can be incredibly helpful for The Analyzer Artist to seek collaborators who can provide some natural balance to their often intense approach. These types include:

• The Consummate Professional - because their highly technical and professional approach can help give The Analyzer Artist a balanced, objective perspective at times when they might be too hard on themselves. They can do this while still being a reliable sounding board, provided their personalities and tastes interact well.

• The Tech Artist - because they share an analytical perspective while also having a focused skillset that makes them adept at getting high-level results through using their technical prowess.

• The Visionary Artist - because this type is always thinking about the big picture and broad strokes, which compliments The Analyzer Artist’s highly detail-oriented and focused creativity. This can be a very mutually beneficial pairing.

When collaborating with The Feeler Artist, The Solo Artist, or The Tortured Artist, it's helpful for The Analyzer Artist to consider that they have similar temperaments, so it can be helpful to know there may be a lot of emotional energy present. With a foundation of mutual respect, they’re likely to feed off of each other's intensity and find they have a unique kinship and they are similar types. They both care deeply about your work and this can make for an incredibly fruitful collaboration.

9) The Tortured Artist

Though it may seem like a bit of a cliché, the archetype of the tortured artist actually fits this type well; they really do tend to suffer for their artistry. Their work is often deeply powerful, meaningful, and unique; the result of deep consideration and personal expression.

They often deal with significant internal tension during their creative process and struggle with feeling pleased with the final result. Still, they're deeply driven to express, create, and improve. Though they may have a melancholic disposition, they often find solace and comfort in it.

When it comes to career considerations, it's not uncommon for them to be at odds with all that is involved in the process of monetizing their work. Though they feel the tension between art and commerce in very personal ways, it's their sensitivity that makes their work both meaningful and potentially highly valuable to audiences and in the context of business.

In many ways the difficulties they deal with during their creative process are just extensions of their ability to tune in with the harsh realities of life that others may shy away from. Instead they naturally dive in and embrace this side of life and emerge with powerfully beautiful art. It's artists like them who tend to make the kind of work that can be deeply meaningful and even therapeutic to both themselves and their audiences.

Due to The Tortured Artist's sensitive nature, it's particularly important for them to focus on self- care and avoid abusing substances that though they can numb their pain temporarily, can eventually become a stifling force in their life and work. The world benefits from having artists like these!

Due to the fact that The Tortured Artist takes their work very seriously and tend toward melancholy, they can benefit from collaborating with other artist types who can uplift and propel them forward in a way that is balancing. These include:

• The Now Artist - because they bring an extroverted, "in the moment", optimistic energy to their work. This can propel and uplift The Tortured Artist when that kind of energy is helpful.

• The Objective Creative - because this type is focused not just on the art itself but equally on organizing the process and on the business side of things. This can free The Tortured Artist up to stay more focused on the art, while The Objective Creative can consider ways to guide the process with a "bird's eye view" and offer up a helpful and balanced perspective.

• The Visionary Artist - because they will help keep a consistent forward momentum all the way to the end, regardless of the emotional ups and downs that may be encountered throughout the process. They tend to see the full picture of a project (in their mind's eye) and can help guide The Tortured Artist there.

10) The Solo Artist

This artist type is the epitome of the serious, introspective and thoughtful artist. Their work is highly personal and they likely consider it to be a direct extension of who they are inside. They're not only comfortable working alone, but tend to prefer it over collaborations. Their core goal is to create work that is a direct reflection of their own tastes and perspectives.

This artist tends to be self-contained in most ways and enjoy controlling most or all elements of their creative process because it makes it more personal and unique. As a Solo Artist they're likely known for the authenticity and uniqueness of their work, which is one of their most valuable artistic qualities.

Though they may be more reclusive and introverted than other artists, The Solo Artist is not necessarily anti-social. They're inventive and often highly industrious and enjoy venturing into the artistic unknown to discover where it will lead. They're as interested in the process as the result.

Though The Solo Artist is most comfortable working alone, it can be beneficial for them to explore collaborations (or get constructive feedback) from other artist types including:

• The Objective Creator - because they're adept at giving constructive feedback from a perspective that isn't as closely tied to the intimate details. This can be helpful for The Solo Artist in cases when they're perhaps too close to a project to have a balanced view on the overall picture.

• The Entertainer - because they may be able to provide The Solo Artist with a potentially valuable outside perspective on their work and when appropriate, help bring their work to life as a performer.

• The Mad Scientist Artist - because they're not only technically proficient and artistic, but also predisposed to being collaborative. So they are likely to both understand The Solo Artist and be able to offer a helpful perspective.