08-17-2016, 06:13 AM
I dont think we're talking about the same thing, John. Im talking about people feeling like shit because they think their art isnt meeting some standard. Or they feel like God's gift to the art world and they ARE the standard. Are either of these mentalities helpful for an artist in the long run?
You can decide to be an abstract artist and still not identify with your art. In fact this is the entire point of doing abstract art. Its about losing yourself in the process of making it. Does an abstract artist look at his painting afterwards and say "This looks like shit. Im a worthless artist."? Their goal shouldnt be to create an appealing painting but if other people find appeal in it thats only a happy accident. You can do the same with realism while applying the principles of light and form. Whether or not people find your work appealing in any case is just a matter of personal taste.
You can decide to be an abstract artist and still not identify with your art. In fact this is the entire point of doing abstract art. Its about losing yourself in the process of making it. Does an abstract artist look at his painting afterwards and say "This looks like shit. Im a worthless artist."? Their goal shouldnt be to create an appealing painting but if other people find appeal in it thats only a happy accident. You can do the same with realism while applying the principles of light and form. Whether or not people find your work appealing in any case is just a matter of personal taste.