Why does art never fail? Well, how can it exactly? There are three different aspects to consider. First, art begins as a thought. It comes from a creator, an idea that inspires action to bring the thought into creation. Every person has thoughts, some small, some big, some average, and some inspirational, but it is a combination of those thoughts that create movement from the mind into reality. They come into form new life and energy, asking the creator to bring this thought into this world as art. The inspired thought is the beginning of an intentional and truthful act towards expression, which is the second aspect as to why art never fails. The obvious fact that human beings are always looking to communicate to each other, whether it be a small note to someone, a social media post in an everyday way, a timeless novel or musical work that can span throughout history, shows that communication is necessary to us. We all look to bring our thoughts into reality in one way or another, and creating art is an emotional message that speaks truth for others to identify with. Think of a song you love, one that the generations before and after you will love as well. And this, is how we come to the third aspect involving you, the viewer, the observer. An inspired thought created and communicated is only valuable to those who can experience it. The universe cannot exist without an observer, and neither can art. Even if the artist is the only one observing, it is still proof that the idea was inspired, created, and communicated, that the ethereal exists and wants expression in the same way a flower will grow in a field for no other reason than to grow in a field. The advantage of art is a picture on a wall where nobody lives does not just die away. It has an opportunity to become a relic, but only if we, the viewers, can reclaim it in some way before the earth swallows it whole. Creation’s message will speak through the times the way artifacts and iconic artworks do with effortless intentions to inspire, communicate, and exhibit a thought that desired creation.

I am about to tell you who your new favorite artist is... But first, I am going to ask who your current favorite artist is?  Do you have the answer?  Why are they your favorite? Is it inspiration?  Or their style?  The Subject matter?  How does this other artist make you feel when you view their work?  Last question, does viewing other artists’ artwork make you feel as good as making and viewing your art?  I never feel as good viewing another artists’ work as I have with the experience of my artwork.  Take the time to compare the feelings of your art versus how your feelings of other artists.

Have you ever asked yourself, is this is my last chance to be an artist?  I remember watching an interview with an American Idol contestant that cried while saying, "This is my last chance.  If I don’t make it here, I’m done.”  The strange thing is, they were in their early twenties.  I immediately thought, you have your entire life in front of you so why would you put that limitation on yourself?  

I want you to consider this... If you truly love something with your whole heart, you won’t give up on it, ever.  I want to make my art whether I get paid or not.  If you feel like your purpose is to be an artist, you will always feel the need to create fine art and if you stop making art, you will find yourself feeling that something is missing in your life.  I have never completely stopped making art, but there were some periods in my life where I did not create fine art consistently and I definitely felt my mood go down.  I believe that we are all inherently creative, but for those of us who are in tune with our creativity, whatever it may be, feel an absence when we do not exercise our creativity muscle, so to speak.  Don’t put odd limitations on yourself just because it's not happening in the exact way or time frame that you expected.  You may miss out on reaching your full potential; after all, art helps you grow, so why stunt that growth with arbitrary guidelines that only restrict you?

Wherever you are in your journey, remember that you don’t have to be better than everyone else, just better than you were yesterday.