When it became obvious that I wanted to pursue a creative career- my Dad told me that: 'I was going to suffer'. He did a creative job too. I didn't entirely grasp what he meant initially. I knew from the outset- that it would be difficult to break in to and sustain. But then- there was also the other side to it. That- I may never achieve what I want to personally- even if I got the chance.
I'd say for the majority of creative people I've met, it's been the same. Most were obsessing about something they weren't happy with in what they'd produced. Most were afraid they weren't good enough or, massively envious of others. Me included. I've felt such gnawing envy towards others.
Do you suppose even the most incredible artists- Michaelangelo, Da Vinci, Rembrandt etc. still yearned to be better? Has anyone creative here ever produced something they were entirely happy with? Would you say being creative has brought you more joy or pain in life?
I can't imagine where I would be without it. It's been my coping mechanism since childhood. The frustrating part though is- given just how much of my life I've given to it, I would hope to be so much better than I am. I'm mostly just about good enough. Which I'm still thankful for but, it would be kind of nice if the reaults more accurately reflected the time put in over all.
I'd say for the majority of creative people I've met, it's been the same. Most were obsessing about something they weren't happy with in what they'd produced. Most were afraid they weren't good enough or, massively envious of others. Me included. I've felt such gnawing envy towards others.
Do you suppose even the most incredible artists- Michaelangelo, Da Vinci, Rembrandt etc. still yearned to be better? Has anyone creative here ever produced something they were entirely happy with? Would you say being creative has brought you more joy or pain in life?
I can't imagine where I would be without it. It's been my coping mechanism since childhood. The frustrating part though is- given just how much of my life I've given to it, I would hope to be so much better than I am. I'm mostly just about good enough. Which I'm still thankful for but, it would be kind of nice if the reaults more accurately reflected the time put in over all.
