Draft Horses. Mixed MediaHow do you Define Yourself ?
I believe if anyone practices an art form they are an artist. Doing it well may simply require finding the best means of expression for your unique set of abilities, and dedicating time to it.
There are too many preconceptions about art and artists. My advice, choose which ideas are valid for you and discard the rest.
Success can be measured in the joy derived from the process of doing. It may mean achieving short or long term goals.
It may require having a self sustaining income from creating art, but it would be a very deprived world if only those who made a living, made art for all the rest of us.Those who are artists by avocation, contribute a great deal to the world at large.
Talent is a combination of traits and abilities. No one is born with their potential fully developed and ready to be expressed in a given area.
Aptitudes of many kinds can translate into the ability to make aesthetically pleasing art;
Visual orientation
Appreciation for color
An ability to draw
Manual dexterity
Appreciation for beauty
A desire to learn
Adaptability
A drive to express
The ability to abstract
A direct and/or indirect working style.
A creative mind
Motivation
Understanding of art
A love of materials
Mechanical ability
A hard worker and More.
Attitude. Even though different people have varying degrees of talent, it is possible for people with many different traits to prevail as artists because of attitudes including;
Passion for joyful creation
Desire to learn
Motivated to finish
Steadfast dedication
Sees “failures” as opportunities
Sees art as play or meaningful work
Belief in one’s ultimate success
Flexibility
Desire to please
Patience and More.
Experience Learning is accumulated through doing.
Skill is improved by practice.
Training may be obtained in a variety of venues. Formal training, private lessons, art center classes, specialized workshops, learning from books, working with a peer group, or just plain observation can hone ones abilities. Understanding is facilitated by a conscious effort to be aware, and to apply what has been learned one step at a time and over time.
Process evolves in the practice of making art. It includes the materials and techniques used, but it also includes inspiration, joy of doing, passion for expression of an idea, drive to achieve a goal, and it includes satisfaction in steps achieved well and determination to improve upon and learn from efforts which failed.
The Montage Workbook A-1. All rights reserved by Ruth Zachary.
Pages from the Montage Workbook will be lettered and numbered so they can be filed in logical sequence. Comments are welcomed.
I believe if anyone practices an art form they are an artist. Doing it well may simply require finding the best means of expression for your unique set of abilities, and dedicating time to it.
There are too many preconceptions about art and artists. My advice, choose which ideas are valid for you and discard the rest.
Success can be measured in the joy derived from the process of doing. It may mean achieving short or long term goals.
It may require having a self sustaining income from creating art, but it would be a very deprived world if only those who made a living, made art for all the rest of us.Those who are artists by avocation, contribute a great deal to the world at large.
Talent is a combination of traits and abilities. No one is born with their potential fully developed and ready to be expressed in a given area.
Aptitudes of many kinds can translate into the ability to make aesthetically pleasing art;
Visual orientation
Appreciation for color
An ability to draw
Manual dexterity
Appreciation for beauty
A desire to learn
Adaptability
A drive to express
The ability to abstract
A direct and/or indirect working style.
A creative mind
Motivation
Understanding of art
A love of materials
Mechanical ability
A hard worker and More.
Attitude. Even though different people have varying degrees of talent, it is possible for people with many different traits to prevail as artists because of attitudes including;
Passion for joyful creation
Desire to learn
Motivated to finish
Steadfast dedication
Sees “failures” as opportunities
Sees art as play or meaningful work
Belief in one’s ultimate success
Flexibility
Desire to please
Patience and More.
Experience Learning is accumulated through doing.
Skill is improved by practice.
Training may be obtained in a variety of venues. Formal training, private lessons, art center classes, specialized workshops, learning from books, working with a peer group, or just plain observation can hone ones abilities. Understanding is facilitated by a conscious effort to be aware, and to apply what has been learned one step at a time and over time.
Process evolves in the practice of making art. It includes the materials and techniques used, but it also includes inspiration, joy of doing, passion for expression of an idea, drive to achieve a goal, and it includes satisfaction in steps achieved well and determination to improve upon and learn from efforts which failed.
The Montage Workbook A-1. All rights reserved by Ruth Zachary.
Pages from the Montage Workbook will be lettered and numbered so they can be filed in logical sequence. Comments are welcomed.
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