"No one can take your place...There is only one you." We artists who step into artistic society need to never forget that truth. You may meet those along the road who can paint better than you, who can write better than you, who can do whatever art you do better than you do....but don't let this get you down and out...the truth is art should be, and is...above all else...an expression of the artist...if art revolved souly around skill I doubt it would still be alive today.
Yes, skill is important for the success of an artist to a degree, but the truth is 'creativity' and art that is 'personal expression'...even if it is not accepted by others, is not worthless....because it is your freedom, your liberty, as an artist to express yourself, even if it's not as skillful as your neighbor's art! (Just don't push it on anybody else, or be prideful in it. Cause then, honestly, I would have something else to say to you hehe ;-)
. But, keep in mind that God has given us liberty... Even if we can't sing, God wants to hear our voice, even if we can't paint it doesn't mean we don't have the right to paint all we want...the truth is beauty comes from the inside out...and sometimes the way we see people, is the way we see art....
A note to the Artist tonight; Be yourself, and create even when no one sees, and no one will ever see what you create. Create even when it is not perfect...keep creating...it's your right...and it can only get better...practice takes bravery, because it takes courage and a certain about of 'freedom' to forget about the world, express yourself, and keep your eyes on Christ. This is a shout out to anyone who might be battling some perfectionism in their art, or lack of confidence in the worth of what they do. God knows your heart! and if you're o.k with that, then man create all you want, and let no one tell you that you can't go far...
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