I don’t give a damn what anyone says. A natural born artist loves the beginning (and more often than not, struggles to get to the end). A better artist is creative. Artists love diving into new projects, exploring the unknown, and take as much pleasure in approaching a blank canvas as they do stepping back and looking at the final product. Permalink.. Let’s go with the definition of ‘artist’: an artist is a person who makes art. Art is all about practice and exploration. But, you don’t have to be an artist to be creative. Nick March 11, 2017 at 3:07 pm. Twenty years ago, I would have said, "GO FOR IT!" You wouldn’t have to worry about having a job to pay the bills. But other times, forcing yourself to be creative can backfire, and it’s better to sit back for a bit and find some other ways of getting inspired. Started at 20 myself, 22 now, went straight to digital art with no art background so pretty much starting from 0 after switching from business/software engineering. I mean, I firmly believe that great art can be made and put ino a drawer and never see the light of day and still be amazing art when discovered 100 years later, but when you think of being a writer as a job or career as well as a calling/hobby/passion, it makes sense. Someone who is fully committed to art is a professional artist, someone who is not is an amateur artist. Nah, just kidding. So you want to be an artist? When you’re a working artist, yes, sometimes you have to force yourself to make art even when you’re not feeling it. Don’t wait around for inspiration Nope, definitely not too late and never is. Well, now you're just being silly. The even better news is that there are ways you can be creative even when you don't trust your own abilities. 69 Responses to “Why You Are Not an Artist”. I disagreed with number 7 until I realised you said writer and not artist. Artistic ability includes skills and talent to create fine works of art: painting, drawing, sculpting, musical composition, etc. The AMC 8 is in a few days and guess what— I’m going to get a full score. Practicing drawing and digital now. If I can’t paint or draw, I’m not creative. Creativity ability is the skill and talent to use our imagination to create and solve. Here are 10 honest truths about work, life and leisure in the creative industry. I’m going to stop making lists of things I want to do, and you didn’t guess it, I’m not going to do them instead. The only thing you would need to ponder would be what to do for your next creation. How dare you!!! Before you give up on your artistic pursuits, try a new approach and tap into your creative … Good for you! You want to go to art school? Many artists work freelance. Actually, there is no “ending” for artists. For a lot of artists to create something requires a mix of artistic ability, talent, technique, personal style, and creativity. The good news is that a straight line is not required. 1. I’m picking a focus, and sticking to it.