The Process of an Artist

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There are so many different forms of art, ranging from drawing, painting, sculpting and architecture, to fashion, dance, music, literature, and photography. The amazing thing about art is how it is effortlessly infused into our daily lives and those are just to name a few art forms.

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The beauty of art can be seen in the finished product, as well as the process each artist takes to begin creating. Some of the artists’ habits are judged severely because of what they entail. However, if we think of that one artist that leaves us in constant awe, would we want them to give up their craft because they have to snort 5 lines of coke to mentally prepare for delivery? While this might sound extreme, most artists will participate in something out of the norm that can be attributed to part of them creating.



 

To get in the zone, some artists do whatever is necessary. However, they might feel the need to hide their process because the general public will quickly judge them. It becomes no wonder that artistically creative people tend to only associate with each other. They do not have to explain themselves or make excuses for something that just comes natural to them. So it becomes no big deal for a painter to chain-smoke joints and a musician to drink heavily to enhance their skill set. Most art is spawned from imagination and when an artist deals with too much reality throughout the course of a day, they sometimes need a creative jump-start.



This might fly completely over someone’s head if they can only acknowledge that excess of anything is bad. While their thought process might never change regarding that, it is easier to appeal to those who are willing to gain an understanding of these amazing people who see the world differently. This is exactly where art comes from; having the ability to see and/or hear something others do not.

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Some artists might make insane amounts of money from presenting their craft to the world. However, money and popularity is not always their motivation. A lot of them do it for the love, while considering monetary benefits and attention as a plus. Then you have those who never leave their zone long enough to even care about money or attention. Some artists simply live to create.



It helps to understand these kinds of people because then we will develop a deeper appreciation for all art forms. By doing so, we will genuinely grow to love everything involved with art.



This is not about condoning destructive behavior. It is mainly an effort to get people to understand that all artists have rituals. So the next time we listen to a song that makes our body sway from left to right… read a book that allows us to envision a world outside of reality… enter an art museum to view abstract wonders or see fantastic body art that has been creatively tattooed on someone’s body, remember a process is always attached.



The most important thing is to appreciate the artist that chooses to give the public their beauty.



© 2012 Syn Delano