Make art for yourself

I forget this often, make art for yourself. This is my new mantra. Back in the beginning of my photographic journey that was what I did, made art for myself. Then, I started to follow the words of others and would make art to please the review of others. I found that it wasn’t as much fun as making photographs and processing them to my satisfaction but rather what others thought to be good.

I get it, if you’re in business to sell the art you have to produce art that sells, but isn’t it likely that if you make what you like you can find others who like it. We may have to market to a different audience but there is an audience for it. For me, if something sells fine, if it doesn’t sell that is also fine.

As artists we need to express ourselves as we are and give the world a glimpse inside our minds eye. Let the world see the subjects of your art through your eye. Make art for yourself. Enjoy your art.