Sometimes I see other people's art and read other people's stories and feel like I am just not good enough. It is a very common that I feel as though I am in the wrong profession and that the people around me outshine my work so much that I seem to be just emerging as an artist. The truth is that I have been doing this for over 10 years and although I do see improvement I have noticed a plateau, or even a decline of my creativity and artistic ability as of late. I was browsing through Bonhwa's gallery and it actually brought tears to my eyes... I am often moved by art but her art has me floored. It is some of the most beautiful artwork I have ever seen and every one of her works is gorgeous and moving. I just feel that I will never be able to achieve that greatness.
I know artists are their biggest critics and I know I seem very juvenile in the fact that this is the second post I have written in which I explore why art makes me sad. I know that I sound stupid. I just feel that the more I write about it the more I will be determined to fix my flaws and work toward that greatness.
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A lot of artists are lazy. That's the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteSure, you may have an artist, who, over a lifetime has released HUNDREDS of pieces of utter magnificence, but how often in a given period DO they draw/paint/sculpt something?
I've seen your work, and am quite impressed. Just think about it. As an artist, you're inspired by other artists. And somewhere out there, an aspiring artist is inspired by your art. Despite how little of it there may or may not be.
It takes a long time for any artists to find his true inspiration, and then they .. GO At; you know?
If you truly feel that your art is outshined by others, then maybe it's time to shake things up a little. Challenge yourself. Make your hand memorize different styles, different methods, different everything. And im sure you'll "find yours".
I've had an artistic block for years, but over that time I have created a few pieces of .. stuff. And have found that my work has inspired others.
The same goes for you.
You just don't know it yet.
But stay positive, and keep creating.
Good luck.
Thank you! It's nice to be encouraged! :)
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