ArtBistro

I think I do art more because I like it or because I feel the need to design, of course you as an artist would want to gain money because we all know that art supplies are sometimes expensive, no matter where you go or the store you pick or the promos, art supplies are always at some point expensive.

So I think I do art believing I’ll get paid someday, I do drawing (pin-up) and some people likes my style so what I do is make it affordable to what most artist do it. I guess I went out of the topic but I think we do art because we love to do it.

 I didn't take Art in college just to make money. In fact at the time many felt artist like Peter Max sold out. I guess I would rather be a poor unknown artist than some rich opportunist. I don't really understand the need and drive I have. I'm just along for the ride.

I think my art is very therapeutic.  In fact, I think I mentioned to someone recently that my form of aromatherapy is linseed oil and turpentine.  It stimulates the senses and inspires me to create something.  One day I will get the courage to step into a gallery and show them my stuff, not so much to sell but rather to show.  Or one day I will have cleared my credit card and have somebody design a website for me so I can display my art and possibly sell it.   In the meantime, I will create my art as I deal with the many stress factors that have plagued me.  So far that is working just fine...now if I could just win the PCH sweepstakes so I can stock up on supplies--have you seen the price of paint thinner lately?

yes, i agree with you that art is therapeutic... since i was a child, i create smt and i grew up like this... my hands always design smt... when i do smt new, i feel myself happier and peaceful!!!

art is not for money... in history- mostly artists were poor  fir

first of all, we create and design smt for ourselves then for the others... i like creations of brilliant brains...

there are many cures to get well and art is the best 1 of them !

Art is beauiful.  It is peace.  It is very theraputic to create.  I love to create.  The older I get, my need to create becomes so strong.  When I am getting dressed, I create with my hair and clothing.  I try to stay conservative in appearance, but their is this huge creative serge that I am having that is recreating me!  I feel myself surrending to it and I feel like the real me is submerging.  I am finding such peace with doing art again.  I had been so distracted for so many years with obligations and responsibilities.  I was just half a person then.  To be able to create and do art is making me complete again.  It is really very exciting.  My art really surprises me.  I believe that when I understand my art and become one with it again, I will once again become complete.  In this journey I am so happy to realize that it is a special gift that most of us just take for granted.  But it is a vital part of our expression that we cannot keep bottled inside, it must come out and when it does we feel satisfaction, peace and tranquility and our creation makes life more interesting and beautiful for all those around us.

mirella

Totally... some days ill just wake up and inmediately feel like painting!

It helps me forget the $$$ i lack for college, and plus there is always a new contest to participate on!

small art projects do get rid of the stress i often feel.

"Art is but another word for feeling" .... famous famous artist, but i just cant remember his name. :P

candyflossclouds says ...

If we dont get paid to do art...why do so many people stil do art? Do you think art is therapeutic? Do you think all art is therapeutic?

People do as because of Passion and not the money. People how choose art just to make money , mostly they end up with nothing. But the true artists is having passion for his art and money comes where the qualtiy is . cheers