Why Do I Do Art?
Ever since I was young, the act of doing art has always resonated with me more than anything else. But why? What is the reason behind my desire to do art? What about art keeps bringing me back? I used to have a teacher for a short time named J. Kirk Richards who put together a brilliant survey to understanding his student's motivations to pursue art. I took this survey and found it very helpful to understanding my goals. So, I am going to share with you all what the results were! Reason #5: Accomplishment/Financial I feel a sense of accomplishment from being able to help my family financially. I haven't ever really been paid well for my art before so it would be nice to be recognized financially for what I make. Reason #4: Discipline/Growth I love to dedicate time to improving on my art. I like to see the gradual progress on areas where I thought were too difficult to attempt. It is rewarding to me to work on my craft. Reason #3: Connection I love the e...
