The better artist: the shy ones or the not shy ones

shyandnumb

I believe shyness can make you a better artist by making you more sensitive to your surroundings. My reasons for this belief:

1.) You can feel your emotions more clearly especially the painful ones.
2.) You have more of need to express moods and emotions through creative outlets than releasing them verbal.
3.) Being so quiet gives more time to observe and absorb the details of your surrounding environment.
4.) Lastly, you have the time develop your art form to its truest form.

Some negatives: Sad

1.) You can be doubtful or ashame of your art to display for others to see.
2.)You are your own worst critic.
3.) You might become a perfectionist like me, which can do bad things to your blood pressure.
4.)Finally, You will get lost in the details and forget the reason you created it.

There folks, these are the 4 positive and the 4 negative reasons why the shy can be better artist than non-shy ones. Don't get me wrong, I think non-shys can be good artist too. However, the shy ones have certain traits that help improve their artistic abilities like better observation skills, better listening skills, and better understanding of their subjects. Please tell me what of my agreement and give me a honest answer. No uneccessary flattery,please! Wink

redlady · Elite User Joined: Jul 08, 2005 Posts: 1958

You make sense - i unfortunately fall into the negative aspects there.
Do you know of any specific shy artists - don't know shy, but a bit mentally awry - Van Gogh, Munch, Warhol - nah he was just eccentric - love it.

redlady · Elite User Joined: Jul 08, 2005 Posts: 1958

This sounds promising taws. Despite this rather biting and sarcastic hilarious veneer, it seems that you have the heart of a poet and that you have it within you to see inner beauty and take great pleasure in it.

blubs · Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:30 am Post subject:

I think being introverted helps you to notice your environment more..which helps
but in terms of being a successful artist...you need loads of self belief.

Falling · Newbie User Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Posts: 92

i consider myself as a good artist for the future... sometimes i try to write lyrics...have been writing since i was 11. and i agree with that point that i am shy to make them public..

but i'm not my worst critical.. actually if i show my lyrics to 10 people and all of them will tell me that my lyrics sucks.. i won't care cuz i know that are good.

Falling · Newbie User Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Posts: 92

Falling · Newbie User Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Posts: 92

you dislike compliments?

i used to dislike them but because i was very shy... nowadays if i dont hear compliments about my work i always finish fishing for compliments lol. and day by day i'm enjoying the centre of attantion.

Falling · Newbie User Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Posts: 92

mmm maybe low self esteem?

redlady · Elite User Joined: Jul 08, 2005 Posts: 1958

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Falling · Newbie User Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Posts: 92