Is being an artist a stewardship? Are you the caretaker of what you know or do you own it? Should you share your knowledge or hoard it?
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What is art?
Does art have a purpose?
Should art be used to influence political, religious, social, environmental views, etc.?
Should art be used to express beauty and the ugly and painful side of life?
Does your art contribute to society? Should it?
Richard Schmid once posed the question: “Is our function simply to achieve excellence, the way nature does – without the need for justification or explanation?”
Why do you create art? Is it for money? Is it for fame? Is it to fulfill that inner calling? Is it to change the world?
Why don’t you create? Is it for money? Fear? Time?
If you had all the time in the world and unlimited financial means – would you create the same art you create today? Or would you create something different?
Are you afraid of certain subjects, styles, media?
What does it mean to create art for art’s sake?
What does success mean to you?
What are you willing to do (or not do) to become an artist?
Were you born an artist or made an artist?
Do you think you are a “real” artist?