Trend chasing

Make art you love, always PERIOD. Far to many talented artists spend time they could be moving forward looking back. Forge your own path, make your own style. Don’t use auto tune because its cool, it won’t be soon! Don’t start doing dubstep just because its the in thing, there is a world of benefits to moving left when the world moves right. Jack White is the perfect example, and so is Warren Buffet. The path is certainly not as clear, but it is more fun.

Sometimes you will have to make art for a client or job, then do your best to make them happy. But ALWAYS add your flair or style to it. Isn’t that why they hired you in the first place? There is no middle ground in art, either you are having an impact or you are not touching anyone at all. Maybe you do art to scratch your own itch. Nothing wrong with that, but art is a gift to the world so make something that is meaningful. Make that song that changes someones life, write that book that inspires someone to achieve their goals, paint that amazing painting. Do it, and don’t apologies for your art even if you are just starting out. Develop your style, hone your craft, put in the work and keep moving forward. But there is no longevity in copying someone else, or looking back.

“A pat on the back to an artist now could one day result in your favorite film, or the cartoon you loved to get stoned watching, or the song that saves your life. Discourage an artist, you get absolutely nothing in return, ever.” Kevin Smith