“We must—yes, must—make a daily and even hourly choice to focus on the good, the true, and the beautiful.” -from The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr
Like most other humans, I have seen my life from both perspectives: an optimistic state and a depressed state. Art lives in all states, even the apathetic ones. I think it was important for me to learn that we don’t need to be depressed and sad to make great art. We can create stunning art even while we’re happy. We need the entire journey of ups and downs to make art that has universal resonance.
That’s not all though.
I have to leave you with the cliché secret to great works of art.
I hate to say it. But it’s pressure. Pressure makes diamonds, and it doesn’t stop there. However, it’s important to note that pressure applied to an undisciplined artist means that there’s a good possibility art won’t come from it. Pressure applied to a dedicated and disciplined artist will almost always guarantee art to come from it. So the only real difference isn’t what state you’re in; it’s your level of discipline and dedication.
Do you write in all moods?
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