How can we as artists find the “who am I?” within us? Trying to find the originality, or voice, in our art is the great quest of many artists. Nearly every successful artist has a particular interest or passion that gives drive to their particular skill.
Before you decide what type of drawing or painting you want to concentrate on, it would be wise to consider your particular background or experience.
Many of us tend to discount our personal experiences and knowledge–we consider our background to be commonplace and uninteresting. This is a serious mistake. If you were raised on a farm or ranch, for instance, you are much more likely to succeed in interpreting life as it applies to your environment than in trying to paint or draw high society in New York City.
No background is barren of artistic material. The artist that grew up in poverty can create just as much beauty in drawing or painting the world they came from as an artist that draws or paints ornate and luxurious settings. Actually, this artist may have a greater appeal.
