5 Characteristics Of Artists
Artists live by principles. They are known for these principles. A true artist is expected to dedicate 6 to 8 hours every day to practice and perfect his skills. These are some common characteristics of all great artists:
PERSISTENCE: Artists have to be persistent and consistent with their work in order to be relevant. They work hard daily and do not stop till they’re happy with their artwork. Artists need to be persistent to improve their skills. They need to build an exceptional body of work and sustain a good career.
PASSION: Artists have passion for their artwork. They live on this passion for art which motivates them to be better. Their passion won’t ever burn away as it is buried deep inside their soul. This passion teaches other budding artists to work harder and becomes experts from being mere amateurs. The passion motivates them to build a body of work that they can truly be proud of.
3. FEARLESSNESS: In order to create art, you need to be fearless. You need to have the courage and take the leap of faith and work as hard as possible. They don’t mind criticism since they’re open-minded. Artists believe in themselves and seek validation from themselves.
4.DISCIPLINE: In order to be a successful artist, you need to be disciplined. Being disciplined helps you maintain a balanced life. If you are disciplined, you can work and enjoy life. There is a certain work-life balance that can be achieved through discipline. Discipline is needed to maintain your health, and being healthy and happy, would definitely motivate you.
5.PATIENCE: In resolving frustration, patience is an essential instrument. Patience guides towards educated choices, paving the way for a happy and peaceful life. It might be difficult to master the ability of patience, but improving the artistic skill over time will really help the artist throughout life. Leonardo Da Vinci took at least 16 years to finish his masterpiece portrait of the Mona Lisa.
If you aspire to be an artist, then you have to be prepared to work on these characteristics and make them a part of your personality. Read about the journey of the artists of Pranjal Arts from our ‘Know Art’ section.