(Momentum is a browser extension I use to make the new tab page prettier, lol)
I aspire to inspire as many people as possible to pursue creative endeavors.
I hate that so many people feel like they’re “not allowed” to draw/paint/write/sculpt/play an instrument/sing/dance/etc. just because they feel like they weren’t “born talented”. The thing is, “talent” doesn’t matter very much. Talent is just a natural inclination toward certain skills, it’s not truly a natural proficiency toward a specific hobby/craft/art. Drawing and painting are SKILLS that practically ANYONE can learn, given enough time and determination. People without arms have learned how to draw and paint, so I don’t like to hear silly excuses! Practice is what allows artists to become good at their crafts, whether they have “natural” talent or not. Frankly, calling people “talented” when they show you their work is a little insulting, because they worked really hard to get to where they are and you shouldn’t discount that. It’s something most people say though, because most people don’t know any better, so don’t worry too much. We know you just meant to be flattering!
Another thing is that art doesn’t have to be “good” to be worth creating. I love “easy” art, such as paint pouring and throwing, even though many classically trained artists stick their nose up at these mediums. Art should be accessible to people from all walks of life. This is part of why I create coloring pages, I consider coloring to be an artform in and of itself, and I like that providing the line art makes the act of picking up a crayon or marker a lot less intimidating for a lot of people. Every time someone colors one of my coloring pages, it’s a collaboration between myself and them, and I think that’s beautiful. An extra bonus is that I get to be lazy and not color it myself, while still considering the artwork finished! Win-win!
That all being said, you don’t HAVE to pursue anything artistic that you don’t want to. I’m not trying to pressure anyone into picking up a pencil if that’s not a way they genuinely want to spend their time. I just want to empower anyone who’s been longing to do so but is held back by fear. You don’t have to show anyone your work if you feel embarrassed about it, you can keep it all to yourself like a private journal. (I do encourage you to share your work though, in communities of artists around the same skill level as yourself!) Don’t spend so much time worrying about how old you are and how long you could have been at this craft, because until you die it’s NEVER too late to start. I promise!
I’ll leave this off with another quote…
(Literally nothing in this post was sponsored, I just like to give proper credit to things, sorry if anything came off as advertisement-y lol!)
Ari October Art 