Thanks for your kind and encouraging words, Tenebrae. I can't speak for any other artist, of course, but I know that in my own case the sticking point is the fact that NONE of my drawings ever truly matches the image I hold in my head. I don't think that's perfectionism per se, rather I started drawing because I wanted (needed?) to get the image/concept out of my head and onto paper. No one else can know what was intended or desired so obviously cannot see how short it must fall. As skills improve it gets closer and, like Bohemianne's comment above, you want to go back and redo them all so you can at least get closer to the original ideal. The artist sees mostly the flaws. I have whole sketchbooks of partially realized ideas and even finished drawings that will ultimately never be seen by anyone, unless the garbage collector is going through my rubbish! I think that's why it's always fun to see another artist or writer take your idea and put their own spin on it. In that incarnation, you cannot see the mistakes or flaws (since they are in the artist's head alone). All that is to say that I think creative people, in whatever medium, continue to strive towards an unreachable goal but it is in the aspiration, not the completion, that any level of satisfaction is achieved.
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Dear augustine, you are very welcome. In fact, I should thank you because you really made me realize that creative types are essentially the same. What you and Bohy said about art applies fairly well to writing, I can tell you that much.The "image in the head" thing, the impression to see only the flaws... this is exactly how I perceive my own works.
My younger brother is an artist. He draws, sculpts and plays music; I have none of these talents and I am very humble in front of people like you and Bohemianne who do. I cannot even draw convincing stick figures to save my life, so I would never dare to compare myself to any of you. Yet I must admit that what you said rings very, very true to me.
I was chatting about this with CAB too. He told me at some point that all artists seek approval of some kind. I think most of the satisfaction may not stem from the finished product as much as from the reactions of people to it. I know it is the case for me, because as you said I am never satisfied with my finished works either. I am even actually quite surprised that people can enjoy them sometimes
My younger brother is an artist. He draws, sculpts and plays music; I have none of these talents and I am very humble in front of people like you and Bohemianne who do. I cannot even draw convincing stick figures to save my life, so I would never dare to compare myself to any of you. Yet I must admit that what you said rings very, very true to me.
I was chatting about this with CAB too. He told me at some point that all artists seek approval of some kind. I think most of the satisfaction may not stem from the finished product as much as from the reactions of people to it. I know it is the case for me, because as you said I am never satisfied with my finished works either. I am even actually quite surprised that people can enjoy them sometimes
Dear augustine, you are very welcome. In fact, I should thank you because you really made me realize that creative types are essentially the same. What you and Bohy said about art applies fairly well to writing, I can tell you that much.The "image in the head" thing, the impression to see only the flaws... this is exactly how I perceive my own works.
My younger brother is an artist. He draws, sculpts and plays music; I have none of these talents and I am very humble in front of people like you and Bohemianne who do. I cannot even draw convincing stick figures to save my life, so I would never dare to compare myself to any of you. Yet I must admit that what you said rings very, very true to me.
I was chatting about this with CAB too. He told me at some point that all artists seek approval of some kind. I think most of the satisfaction may not stem from the finished product as much as from the reactions of people to it. I know it is the case for me, because as you said I am never satisfied with my finished works either. I am even actually quite surprised that people can enjoy them sometimes
I think it's all part of being creative- the real joy is in the process, perhaps especially if that process is working towards improvement. Being critical is essential to it. C.A.B. is right, I think, about seeking approval but for me (I can't really speak to anyone else's motives) its not so much approval, although certainly encouragement is much appreciated, as it is feedback. I value fresh eyes on my work. Often someone comments on some aspect they liked that I had either disliked or not even noticed and that helps me see it more clearly. Also fresh ideas and an infusion of creativity adds new energy, even if I may not be able to make those ideas happen. Anyway, thanks for spurring a bit of self reflection!
