here's something i once heard: first an artist must have a deep understanding of thy self in order to create meaningful work. second, an artist must learn how to communicate that point of view with whatever medium they choose. if you're able to communicate the way you view the world in a meaningful way you're an artist.
Love this Gene!! One way I like to think of art as something alive but invisible inside of you that you then make visible and alive for others. Ideally helping them connect to whats alive in them. I'm a therapist and consider the work I do with people an art.... which I would've never considered it that before!
I really like your advice about identifying/designing a support system/community-the people behind you (to mentor), at the same level (for camaraderie), and ahead of you (to aspire toward) to make yourself well rounded. Thank you ❤
Loved those self portraits at the end using the shutter release cable squeegee thingie haha. Epic. One critique I had: WHY NO SELF-PORTRAITS OF GENE DOE! WEWANTMOREGENE! ^^
