What if no one likes my art?

Nowadays, we can share our photographic art instantaneously with the world with just a few clicks of a button. We can also get instant feedback, but what if no one likes our photographic artwork? Does it matter? I have read that the only person you should compete with is yourself. You should strive to be a better person, a better artist, and a better photographer than you were yesterday.

The feedback may be helpful but it also may not be helpful. You don’t have to succumb to the will of others and create artwork to please them unless, of course, you are working for someone else. We create art to please ourselves, or you should be. It is a plus when others like our work but we must like our work first and foremost. As an artist, we should be creating works that we are passionate about and that says what we wish to say. I work to bring out how I see a subject or scene. If the final artwork connects with others that is a bonus. If art doesn’t connect with others but it conveys my concept to me it is successful. Create work you’re proud of without worrying about making sure others like it. If you as the artist aren’t happy with your work it is likely others will not like it either.