And that’s okay. It’s supposed to be like that. Otherwise, pursuing art would be something that everyone did. It should be something everyone does. We all know that that is not the case.
Focusing on external signs of success can cloud the value of daily dedication. That is completely understandable. More so if one is looking to make a living off of their art.
Sometimes — most of the time — the process is not fulfilling. But that doesn’t mean that…
The faith of others is helpful in our paths to artistry. There are many stories of artists succeeding despite the odds. It is a common story that success was achieved when no one else believed.
It adds fuel to the fire.
Stories show us that we are not alone.
We are all connected through our experiences. Sure, the colors vary, but the fundamentals are the same.
We will live, love, lose, and gain. We will be overcome with just how lucky we are and lament at…
We get chances every day. And while we can let the days slip, they seem long. The years begin to move more and more quickly.
The year is where we see culmination. The year is the connection of process and the plan. But you have to get there.
We need the disconnect that the page provides. Without it, we cannot give our ideas form. Their clarity in our minds rarely resembles the true expressed form.
We need the page to show us our skill, along with its development.
…even if you are going to lose. Learning how to overcome loss is more valuable than a win.
Take your hits, get up, and get hit again. After a while, you’ll learn how to avoid the hits.
That’s our only choice, really.
Creative work requires belief. Otherwise, the self-doubt would be too crippling.
If our creative approach is too rational, we might overthink our way into inaction. But when our foundation comes from a…