What is an Artist?

I’ve been wondering… what really makes someone an artist?

I have a degree in painting and even ran a mural and furniture painting business for a while. Back in the day, I could spend hours creating realistic Trompe l’oeil paintings that fooled the eye!

But in today’s world of AI and digital imagery, I often ask myself: is there still value in realistic painting? That kind of work takes time (and patience I don’t quite have anymore). My ideas come fast and furious, and I’m always more excited about the next creative idea than perfecting the last one.

So these days, I’m embracing the joy of self-expression - drawing, painting, designing, and creating for the fun of it. Maybe that’s what being an artist truly means.

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