What does it take to make an artist?
Is it ability? State of mind? Who you hang out with? Or where? How you talk or how you dress? Where you market, or how you market your work?
Think about it. How long had you been creating your art before you felt comfortable with calling yourself an "artist"? And I mean really comfortable.
One thing I can tell you it takes is desire. A compelling desire to look someone in the eye letting them know that you have worked hard to learn these skills and nothing can take that away.
Another thing is pride. Knowing that you were able to accomplish something that at one time was beyond your ability.
Lets not forget hunger. The yearning to succeed at something that is all yours, and only yours. That signature will be yours alone.
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What do you think makes an artists?
Give me your opinion on what you think it takes to make an artist?
Frankster wrote...
A couple of things I want to add to the other list of what makes an artist: observant, resourceful, adventurous, willing to stretch, always learning, open to new ideas and willing to share with others.
Posted October 04, 2008
Frankster wrote...
A couple of things I want to add to the other list of what makes an artist: observant, resourceful, adventurous, willing to stretch, always learning, open to new ideas and willing to share with others.
Posted October 04, 2008
Starving_Artist wrote...
really wonderful artwork, congrats on your success 5 *'s
Posted June 15, 2008
ernestine wrote...
1. Passion
2. Practice
3. Prayer
4. Practice
5. Poverty
6. Practice
7. Paint
8. Practice
9. Paper
10.Practice
11.Playfulness
12.Practice
13.Patience
14.Practice
15.Palette
16.Practice
17.Pride
18.Practice
19.Payment
20.Did I say Practice!
Posted May 20, 2008
kiwisoutback wrote...
Your artwork is incredible. Great job on this lens. A combination of #1 and 2 from the above points are definitely the most important ingredients for an artist.
Posted May 02, 2008
Linda Kukuk wrote
1. Talent
2. Courage to try something new
3. Ability to take critique and learn from it
4. Confidence enough to reject critique if it doesn't suit your personal style
5. Sense of humor
6. Enough money to buy art supplies - unfortunately this is true!
7. It doesn't hurt to have lots of friends and family who think your art is wonderful and tell you so!
8. Now, will someone please tell me what it takes to make a SUCCESSFUL artist?
Posted April 16, 2008
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