Self-expression vs. making art for others
Photo of Lago di Braies by Andrei R Popescu on Unsplash One of the things I love about making art is that you can say what you want with it. I have heard many artists say similar things; how the opportunity for self-expression is a strong motivator to produce art. I feel that desire to put into art form what resonates with me. I'm sure some would disagree with this next point, but it seems to me that if my art appeals to me, then it is in some sense "good". I am content with that art, at least. Art also captures a moment in the life of the artist. It's a document that can jog the memory of the artist when he looks back over his work. A bit like this blog really. This humble blog is artistic , and as I look through its pages after being occupied with other things for years, the memories flood back. I'm reminded of myself, how I've changed ("People Change"), and how I haven't. I juggle the desire to share authentic and personal art with the desire
