A word for all the artists out there...

[nockergeek]

Someone on one of the D&D forums I frequent was complaining that his homebrewed campaign setting that he had made public wasn't drawing much attention or generating much feedback, and he felt slighted because of it. About halfway through the thread, someone else (a filmmaker) commented on his own experience making small indie films, pointing out that the world had not beaten a path to his door either... but that he didn't let him discourage him. To quote:

"The lack of response or notice to one's artistic endeavors can be a drag. What's important is to keep trying, or find another outlet for one's creativity. Don't get mad or frustrated. If you think a project is good, take it to completion - and only you can determine when you've reached that point. After that point, move on to the next project. Let go of the frustration, or channel that energy into another project of some kind. It's all really about one's quest for satisfaction with one's work, and shouldn't hinge upon public notice."

I couldn't have said it better myself.

Comments

[the-z.livejournal.com]

Weren't we just talking about that in bed last night? ^_^ It's good to know that only the handful of people I know aren't the only ones who suffer that problem. And yeah, it should be a quest for the satisfaction of one's self with their art. However, public feedback is mighty addictive.

Oh, and unlike you, I won't tease you for the typo ^_- What's with you and the corgi though? It's this 't' and 'ti' some sort of secret code? *peers*

[nockergeek.livejournal.com]

Typo? I don't know what you could possibly be talking about... *whistles innocently*