I’m often discouraged by people who refer to my art ability as a gift or blessing. In the last 34 years, I’ve spent many hours looking at, thinking about, talking about, reading about and, above all, making art. It’s not a gift, it’s not a blessing, it’s a decision.
I don’t make this proclamation in an effort to garner more credit for myself, I say it in an effort to empower others. If you want to be an artist, stop hoping, wishing and praying and start doodling.
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April 21st, 2008 at 9:58 am
god bless you Todd.
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I tried the artist route, but didn’t have the same willpower as you have to hone my rather pitiable natural abilities into something finer. Luckily I’m naturally “gifted” as a chef, so I can just be lazy and crank out the food!
April 24th, 2008 at 9:21 am
This sure speaks to me. Congratulations on your continued success as the thinking man’s artist.
May 8th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it wouldn’t seem wonderful at all. – Michelangelo
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:47 am
Todd,
Your TOTALLY RIGHT! You have empowered me.
July 11th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Thank you. Its about time someone blogged what I was thinking.
…Wait. Maybe I thought what you were blogging.