I agree. We're INSANE. Stark raving mad even. Nobody in their right mind would choose art as a profession, as a means to survive. And this is why, fellow readin' artist, we are certified crazies. Us people, the ones that the regulars would title "weird". But don't we love it? Here's what this post is about, it's about making sure you are crazy enough to call yourself an artist.
Ive met a bunch of people lately who call themselves "artists" and it got me thinking. There are those who do art and those who live art. I feel like if you only treat art like a job, then you shouldnt call yourself an "artist", you should just say that you practice art as a profession. Now for those who live art, those outspoken souls who carry the stench of artist in their demeanor... those to me are the real artists. Salute to your wonderful existence. You make my world so much more colorful, meaningful and magical. The crazy ones. Because just as this blog title indicates, no sane human being would ever be an artist. The path is uncertain, it may not always bring home the bread (and all that random crap our parents would tell us in order not to pursue art).... but it's all worth it. To live the life day to day and remain unsure of tomorrow's plans but just enjoying knowing we'll wake up to a new day. This one goes to you, inspiring artist, life savourer, human being aware of the beauty in your existence. There needs to be more of you/us out here. More human beings who don't care about being judged, who don't care about the latest fads, who just care about living the best damn life they could, with their very own goals and expectations and of course, with the people they love most.
ARTISTS. We're crazy, but what's life without a little crazy? Had to express myself with this one.
Thanks.
Peace.
