Life of an Artist
Being an artist is more than just having an extra skill in drawing, painting, sculpting or any other art form known to man. It is an inner, personal experience that goes beyond any imagination of those who have never pursued art, and even beyond the massive understanding of those who already do it. It is a direct journey of self discovery and personal connection with your inner essence, a journey that is unparalleled to any other type of experience.
The life of an artist is one of passion, creativity, and discoveries. Starting off with a full heart, artists who step into the world of art search and explore the mysteries that life has to offer. With the intention of uncovering the answers to their questions, they give it their all and use their talents to allow them to communicate a message. They strive to uncover their inner truth and make it known to the world.
The artists journey today is filled with inner reflections, self-discovery, and deep understanding. The environment that surrounds an artist is what makes their art come alive. It is composed of understanding the basics of art, forming critical thinking, and immersing oneself into the creative world. The artist must be critical of their own work, to the point that they strive to challenge and improve their work time and time again. “The journey of an artist is one of hardship and wealth, of coming to terms with life’s daily struggles, but ultimately, they must find the courage within themselves to give their art permission to grow and evolve,” shares art enthusiast MK.
While pursuing his artistic dreams, the artist will find himself experimenting and trying out new things, pushing himself beyond his limits, and sometimes failing miserably. However, instead of feeling discouraged, an artist uses the failure and transform it into a learning process. Based on different styles and cultures, and the way a particular audience sees things, an artist must learn which aspects of their work are strong and what can be improved. Through their exploration, artists not only find their own identity and voice in their own art, but continue to explore and present new ideas and methodologies to the world.
The journey of an artist will be full of discovery and mastery, self-satisfaction and growth. But on the other side of any art work, there is a person who puts their heart and soul into their work. Through commitment and love, they dedicate themselves to their art and not only make something beautiful out of it, but learn to understand life itself at the same time. It is an experience that cannot be put into words, only felt.
