"Stargazer" at the Cleveland Museum of Art Humans have been making art for thousands of years. The innate desire to process our emotions and manifest them into the physical form began with the cave paintings. The earliest humans would draw from their daily experiences and leave record of what they saw and how they lived.
It is important to make art - whether you self-identify as an artist or not! Art allows you to escape ego and tap into the deepest part of yourself. I believe that many of the best and most revered artists of our time tapped into their inner consciousness at the time they were making the art. They didn't let the "rules" of making art limit them. They used inspiration of nature or their personal life experience to create iconic art.
Why make art?
Some artists do it for the money alone. It is a talent they were born with and they use it to its maximum benefit. But, if you look beyond money, why create art? What is the point? I believe that is the paradox that artists struggle with constantly. "If someone isn't going to buy this, then why do I even bother?" is a familiar statement for many artists. The reasons you "bother" to create art are endless.
Here is just a short list of great reasons to create art:
I'd love to hear more about why you create art! It is important to have a mission statement as an artist - any artist! Sit down at your computer or with pen and paper and think about your reasons for creating your art. Here are a few examples for you!
I create my art to share love and peace with the world.
My art pushes the limits of photography through vivid colors and unique landscapes. I create this art to show nature in a whole new way.
My art is a fun way for me to express myself and show the world who I am!
Remember, your mission statement may change overtime as your art changes and you grow. Be sure to check in on your statement once a year and see if you need to write a new one or edit it.
It is important to make art - whether you self-identify as an artist or not! Art allows you to escape ego and tap into the deepest part of yourself. I believe that many of the best and most revered artists of our time tapped into their inner consciousness at the time they were making the art. They didn't let the "rules" of making art limit them. They used inspiration of nature or their personal life experience to create iconic art.
Why make art?
Some artists do it for the money alone. It is a talent they were born with and they use it to its maximum benefit. But, if you look beyond money, why create art? What is the point? I believe that is the paradox that artists struggle with constantly. "If someone isn't going to buy this, then why do I even bother?" is a familiar statement for many artists. The reasons you "bother" to create art are endless.
Here is just a short list of great reasons to create art:
- It is fun!
- My family and friends like it!
- I enjoy giving it away!
- It makes people happy!
- It makes ME happy!
- It pushes people to think differently.
- I helps me express my emotions.
- Because I want to.
- Because it leaves a legacy that you were here!
- It helps me deal with grief or other life experiences that I can't explain
- I enjoy the creative process
I'd love to hear more about why you create art! It is important to have a mission statement as an artist - any artist! Sit down at your computer or with pen and paper and think about your reasons for creating your art. Here are a few examples for you!
I create my art to share love and peace with the world.
My art pushes the limits of photography through vivid colors and unique landscapes. I create this art to show nature in a whole new way.
My art is a fun way for me to express myself and show the world who I am!
Remember, your mission statement may change overtime as your art changes and you grow. Be sure to check in on your statement once a year and see if you need to write a new one or edit it.