ART isn’t about teaching, you idiot!

I find it quite humorous when I correspond with another artist (whether popular or not) and get absolutely no response back. I certainly don`t mean that I would email ,or comment on, another artists work with stupid accolades because I am a geeky fanboy! Typically, I like to ask questions regarding their work, their inspirations, their medium of choice, and why they chose it, etc etc. I ask questions because that’s how you learn. And anyone who is an artist should know, that you never stop learning.

However, I find that more than not, many artists (usually men) don`t care to give any feedback nor do they want to share their insight. As though we [asking the questions] are trying to gain an upper hand and steal their work right from under their nose. Suddenly, the artist becomes a raging lioness, protecting their offspring from prying eyes.

However, I guess I am of the school of thought that an artistic gift should be shared with the world, especially those who take a true interest in the field. Now I am definitely no teacher, per se, but who says you have to have a license & degree to be one? Why leave “artistic lessons/insights” up to a certified teacher? I believe anyone can impart some words of wisdom for those who seek it…artist or not.

So, I suppose the reality is that you can admire the artwork all you want (because artists love the attention in that respect), but just don’t EXPECT an artist to start a long discussion about the aspects of their discipline, blah blah blah.

It’s only human nature to be selfish…right?

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