Sometimes as an artist you get wrapped up in what you are doing and you can't be objective.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Most artists don't understand what they do, and I don't think we have to. Other people do that better - they understand what I do better than I do!
In fact, most artists want to make things a bit more difficult for themselves as they go along, to challenge themselves.
What people don't understand is that how you are as an artist depends on how you are emotionally.
I don't think you should categorize yourself as an artist.
As an artist, you can never get what you want. What you do never approaches what you want it to be.
Part of your job as an artist is to push yourself and make sure your creative juices are flowing.
To be an artist you have to give up everything, including the desire to be a good artist.
Part of being an artist is that you are always concerned you don't have what it takes. It... keeps us honest.
If you're not an optimist, forget being an artist.
You tend to find the best in yourself as an artist when you're challenged.