There is a strong likelihood that the fear you feel in making your art is similar to a fear that you have felt at another time in your life, possibly when a trauma occurred. It is beyond the scope of this program, or my expertise certainly, to diagnose exactly what is causing the feelings of fear that come up when you are making your art.
I can speak, however, in generalities, from experience about several common sources of this fear.
It's possible, that in the past, you have had to behave in a certain way to maintain love with a parent or guardian. So many of us have had a childhood where love was conditional. We could not be ourselves, for fear of being unloved. Children will learn to do, and be, anyway in order to feel loved. This is natural, of course, but the outcome is the unconscious creation of limiting patterns of behavior that we take into our adult lives.
When we make art, especially if we are interested in make powerful art, we must allow ourselves to be seen more fully. This, understandably, is frightening, especially if it triggers old memories of having to appear differently so that love would not be cut off from us. We were taught to hide parts of ourselves, and only then, would we receive love. Sometimes, it takes a lifetime to understand that conditional love for a child is not actually love. However, to open ourselves to who we truly are, and show who we are to the world, is our birthright and our work. Our soul craves this, and will not stop quietly asking you to be more yourself. Making art is just part of the process of becoming more fully yourself.
A second challenge I see is around self worth. A traumatic experience, such as being undervalued by someone we love is incredibly debilitating. This can show up later as discomfort with giving ourselves what we truly need. If we are unlovable, then how can we love ourselves? In art making, this often presents in using cheap, or poor quality art materials, or not using enough paint for fear of running out. Fear of selling, pricing, or even showing others our art, could be linked to an earlier fear of rejection or experiencing the pain of being considered unworthy.
The practice of making art is the practice of becoming truly who we are. Try, if you can, to look at your art practice as one of healing, and a way to stay present. Proactively do something positive, make something, create something, in spite of what your challenges might be. The process of making art teaches us all that our own creativity and love is not dependent on anything outside of ourselves, but emanates from within each of us. Your art is a testament to this fact, and as it piles up behind you, like loved ones cheering you on, you will refill, and refuel yourself to move closer and closer to your true purpose and joy.
Remember, you are not alone in these feelings. We all have them in slightly different variations. Share, if you can, what is challenging for you with those who support you, such as the community of artists in the Academy. Fear is one of the biggest challenges artists face, but it is also one that can be entirely eliminated. Sharing the feelings of fear will diminish them, not just for you, but for others as well.