As an artist, you have to maintain focus and eliminate the distraction of second-guessing yourself based on the opinions of others.
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I think that, to be an artist, you have to have a big enough ego to believe that people out in the world want to see what you think is a good idea. And if you don't have that sense of ego, then the minute that idea goes into the world, self-doubt kicks in.
Sometimes as an artist you get wrapped up in what you are doing and you can't be objective.
You tend to find the best in yourself as an artist when you're challenged.
I think the most important thing for an artist is to not worry about what anybody else thinks. You just have to do what comes from your heart and your being and put it out there-that's true in any of the arts.
The reason you work as an artist is to stay open and ask questions.
When a great artist gets my attention, I pursue it. If I don't, someone else will, you know what I'm saying?
Part of your job as an artist is to push yourself and make sure your creative juices are flowing.
When you are an artist, you want your audience to think it's effortless and easy.
In music, you feel a connection to the voice and think about the person behind it. In art that's secondary.
When people tell me I'm an artist, I say, 'What?' It's impossible for me to take the idea seriously.