Today I was inspired by a blog post from Judith over at Artistcoveries, in which she asks the question – Who do I want to be as an artist? I love thinking about stuff like this, so I wrote the question down in my journal and brainstormed my own answers. Here is what I came up with:
Who do I want to be as an artist?
- Unafraid to experiment
- Unafraid to offend
- Unafraid of mockery
- Confident in my creative abilities
- Willing to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of my art
- Use the materials I love, not feeling forced to use what is considered artistically “professional”
- Confident enough to charge what my art is worth (probably one of the hardest parts of being an artist in my opinion)
- I want to be loved and respected by other artists and art lovers, especially those in the autism, bipolar, and outsider art worlds
- I want to create what I like
- Overcome my fear of doing in-person art events (currently hindered by my crippling social anxiety)
- Monetarily successful enough to rely on my art for my general income
Do you relate to any of these wishes? Who do you want to be as an artist?
Maranda Russell 
I relate to all of them. As much as I can relate to “artist” anyway.
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I think everyone is artistic in their own way.
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Self doubt is always the stickler. I think you should be whomever you want to be. There will always be the naysayers. Smile and move on 😊
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So true 🙂
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Wonderful post! I love the answers you found in the search for “artistic identity.” I definitely can agree with your thoughts as I can to explore who I am as an artist.
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Thanks for the inspiration! It was fun to think about!
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I agree. I enjoyed each of Durkee’s questions. This was a perfect opportunity for me to sit down and really think about where I am and what I want to do as an artist.
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Loved reading your reasons for artistry – wonderful post!
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Thanks so much!
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A great exploration! One of the most important things I’ve learned since I started painting is that I’m the only one who can make work look like I do. I had put so much pressure on myself to be as good as everyone else and always felt let down, but then I realized…it’s not a competition, it’s just making a piece your own, which nobody else can do just like you. 🌸
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Indeed. I kind of feel the same way. Maybe others can make “better” things by whatever arbitrary measure you go by, but only I could create the exact artwork I create.
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