Artistic Personality

Artistic Personality

It occurred to me today, while having lunch at In-N-Out with fellow classmates, that people's personalities are directly connected to their art. I realize this isn't really that profound, and probably isn't new news to many people, but it was an epiphany for me. I never really understood before, when a professor would say that even if everyone was tracing the same thing, it would be different - each personality would come out onto the page - but now it makes complete sense. I joked about certain characteristics exposed in other's pieces with my friends, but I really can see a lot of personality in each person's work - especially a set few individuals.

The theme of the week for me seems to be "commitment issues". Two professors in a row have said that I need to get more commitment with my lines and really go for it. It's interesting that that part of my personality would show though - so, I vow to work on that - in my work and in my life. So, no more holding back and striving for complete control, I need to let loose and screw up a little here and there - really just let go. This feeling of perfectionism runs deep with me - I've been afraid to ever really get dirty and screw up...but now I'm inspired to fail miserably and learn immensely from that, rather than somewhat succeed and get by (which is what the accumulation of my life is to date). Finally - I feel empowered.