Creativity is an incredible gift. But it’s also a heavy burden. Like Peter Parker, whose spidey-sense makes him alert to any danger around him, we artists feel everything. It’s our job. We have a deep awareness of the world around us, tuning in on every nuance. We see hidden patterns, details, emotions, sensations, and impressions that others never notice. We are deeply empathetic to other people’s feelings. And we train ourselves to become even more sensitive. If I sit and draw a portrait, I...