I feel there is no need for a clarification on what I ever so choose to write about. To those who are taking the time to read these words that I took the time to write, in all honesty, my words are only for my own benefit. But if they bring about unthinkable thoughts to your own being, then my words have succeeded my expectations within myself, as well as my own thought process.
Should I be restricted to only creating art based upon another's approval and suppress my own approval, I would simply lose a part of myself. I would no longer find motivation nor inspiration. I look to art not necessarily to express myself in some cases, but to escape from myself. I know how others view me and I like to acknowledge it with acceptance. With that acceptance, I run my brush across a page and create loud, unique remarks of only my eyes can read. Art should not be defined so that it will have an understanding; for some pieces of art are not for you to understand, but for the creator to have a better understanding of themselves.
Wow Elyse... You inspire me. You write so deep and I think you are the best artist that I have ever seen and all of your artwork is so impressive!
ReplyDeleteI love this. I feel the same way when I write poetry. There is an awesome quote by a guy named Criss Jami, "“When a poet digs himself into a hole, he doesn't climb out. He digs deeper, enjoys the scenery, and comes out the other side enlightened.”
ReplyDeleteElyse you are so right! We have to create art not for others, but for ourselves. Having other people enjoy our art is just a benefit, but that should not be our only purpose to create art.
ReplyDeleteYou're writing is amazing and you're right you should write for yourself not others. In both of your blogs I could relate what you were writing to something that has happened in my life...Keep on being amazing and writing one of my favorite blogs.I can't wait to read your next post!
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