morgan303 spent a bit of time addressing the same question. I mean, defining an artist is as pointless as defining art. But I do know that just saying you're an artist doesn't make you one.
Look, for me, it's about a certain level of respect. And I can respect someone who is obviously passionate and committed to what they're doing, even if the end result does nothing for me. I can respect the work and focus they put into it, and the attempt to better themselves and their technique in the process. If they put in the hard yards and it shapes who they are as a person, then I have no problem calling them an artist.
It's also worth mentioning that the only reason this conversation is seen as ridiculous for anyone over 20 is precisely because the word 'artist' has become so devalued.
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Date: 2008-07-31 07:28 am (UTC)Look, for me, it's about a certain level of respect. And I can respect someone who is obviously passionate and committed to what they're doing, even if the end result does nothing for me. I can respect the work and focus they put into it, and the attempt to better themselves and their technique in the process. If they put in the hard yards and it shapes who they are as a person, then I have no problem calling them an artist.
It's also worth mentioning that the only reason this conversation is seen as ridiculous for anyone over 20 is precisely because the word 'artist' has become so devalued.