ART Defines US

If you meet an artist that is not defined by their art, I do not believe that they are truly

living their passion / their art.

It kinda needs to be a vision.  A muse.  A direction in their life.

If not, it is a lovely hobby and an expression, but not a definition.

It changed to a definition of who I am about ten years ago.

I was standing at an exhibit of my work and just being silent.

I listened to the effect that the series displayed had on those around me.

I listened when they said "Wow" or "Look at this area"

or held their child close to see a detail.

I was mesmerized by their open reaction, not knowing who I was

or why I was standing four feet away.

They made me an artist.

The interest that they had in my own creation defined me.

It made me nervous / proud / and stunned.

I was not worried about their response, but interested in whether I touched them.

If you are fortunate enough to have something that you create organically from

your soul, actually touch someone and change them for a moment.  

I believe you are an artist.