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A bird sat on my shoulder and whispered to me " You should try art. " I sucked at it. People made fun of me. Teachers said I wasted my time. It's not like I'm a master of words or a scholar in art.
Some people ask me why I bother at all with the things. Why I get so tired and depressed when people make jokes of my writing and simplify it like they just can't be bothered with trying to understand. Why, what's the point? Why complain about it, why continue doing art?
Some people are asking themselves the same thing. " Why should I even do what I like doing when I'm not any good at it? " You sit your hands at your sides and idle them. You still your tongues and quiet your thoughts. We are troubled because we want meaning and clear cut answers to things.
We want validation because we feel like kings and queens of triumph. There is a world of apathy and everyone can tell you why you will be miserable, why you will fail. They'll treat you like a ghost and hate what you have to say when you choose to exist. They laugh when you're thinking harder than they do. They'll think to themselves " Why bother when nothing changes. "
Nothing ever changes for some people. Can you feel your hands shaking? Can you stare into the empty space and hear nothing? Can you see that there is no purpose, that we make elaborate backdrops and grow complacent of self given purpose? I ask you as an artist, as a writer, as an engineer, as a human. Why not?
Some people ask me why I bother at all with the things. Why I get so tired and depressed when people make jokes of my writing and simplify it like they just can't be bothered with trying to understand. Why, what's the point? Why complain about it, why continue doing art?
Some people are asking themselves the same thing. " Why should I even do what I like doing when I'm not any good at it? " You sit your hands at your sides and idle them. You still your tongues and quiet your thoughts. We are troubled because we want meaning and clear cut answers to things.
We want validation because we feel like kings and queens of triumph. There is a world of apathy and everyone can tell you why you will be miserable, why you will fail. They'll treat you like a ghost and hate what you have to say when you choose to exist. They laugh when you're thinking harder than they do. They'll think to themselves " Why bother when nothing changes. "
Nothing ever changes for some people. Can you feel your hands shaking? Can you stare into the empty space and hear nothing? Can you see that there is no purpose, that we make elaborate backdrops and grow complacent of self given purpose? I ask you as an artist, as a writer, as an engineer, as a human. Why not?
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A compliment is generally a sentence; a general understanding that you took in the piece and gave consideration to what it had to do or say, or how it made you feel. Compliments exist as a means to bolster and give confidence to a given individual.
You posted a word, a random word from your dictionary of thoughts.
You posted a word, a random word from your dictionary of thoughts.
How trite. An uneducated philistine attempting to communicate praise through the use of a single four letter word.
Why must you embarrass yourself with such a blatantly insouciant display?
Some advice: In future endeavors to communicate with others, you would do well to avoid insulting their intellect and hard work with your indolent comments.
Rather than "cute", make an effort to give your compliment more substance. Such as, "I enjoy this artistic submission and find the art therein to be quite aesthetically appealing in a delightfully endearing way."
The meaning of these statements are identical, but my sense of self worth as well as the worth of others is placed in my perceived intellectualism and therefore casual simplicity offends myself as well as my ethics. After all, communicating meaning and intentions is fine, but attaching your ego to your words and making certain that others are aware of your superior grasp of the English lexicon is of much greater value indeed.
Come back when you're prepared to compliment me in no less than 50 words, or not at all!
Why must you embarrass yourself with such a blatantly insouciant display?
Some advice: In future endeavors to communicate with others, you would do well to avoid insulting their intellect and hard work with your indolent comments.
Rather than "cute", make an effort to give your compliment more substance. Such as, "I enjoy this artistic submission and find the art therein to be quite aesthetically appealing in a delightfully endearing way."
The meaning of these statements are identical, but my sense of self worth as well as the worth of others is placed in my perceived intellectualism and therefore casual simplicity offends myself as well as my ethics. After all, communicating meaning and intentions is fine, but attaching your ego to your words and making certain that others are aware of your superior grasp of the English lexicon is of much greater value indeed.
Come back when you're prepared to compliment me in no less than 50 words, or not at all!
Oh. Oh god.
Oh yes, I am so honoured someone understands, this alone fills me with elation, thank you so much. <3
It is the sheer by laziness of the comment; humans are bursting with potential and to think one would simply not 'try' to emphasize their kindness, or to think it so tired that the compliment is actually lost along the way; kindness is giving without expectation, in this we should absolutely push ourselves harder, otherwise we end up giving so very very little, to end it being almost nothing at all, or we expect something in return which honestly just ends up making it business, not kindness.
Substance without a doubt is important to an artist, lest we feel our audience wants only the basic carnal things, passion fills us with passion; a candle loses nothing by lighting another, etc. etc.
I don't ever wish to be rude when simply asking more of comments, but my god, it took five key strokes to punch in that comment, including the enter key.
Thank you so much for understanding
Oh yes, I am so honoured someone understands, this alone fills me with elation, thank you so much. <3
It is the sheer by laziness of the comment; humans are bursting with potential and to think one would simply not 'try' to emphasize their kindness, or to think it so tired that the compliment is actually lost along the way; kindness is giving without expectation, in this we should absolutely push ourselves harder, otherwise we end up giving so very very little, to end it being almost nothing at all, or we expect something in return which honestly just ends up making it business, not kindness.
Substance without a doubt is important to an artist, lest we feel our audience wants only the basic carnal things, passion fills us with passion; a candle loses nothing by lighting another, etc. etc.
I don't ever wish to be rude when simply asking more of comments, but my god, it took five key strokes to punch in that comment, including the enter key.
Thank you so much for understanding
There is a particular idealism, perhaps even a more present philosophy many individuals covet. The essence of time and all the meaning behind it. Time means many things to ourselves. In this case, it represents a honoring, respect, and insult. This individual whom has chosen to hide themselves once more, they are meaningless in the whole of the concept. They however are the very signature of what I detest. This consuming series of individuals that cannot merely expand let alone patience themselves. They are quick to react, slow to understand and are impulsive without learning.
In writing to one another, we display the discipline of our giving time, the ability to exchange effort and understanding. A single worded mentioning has little purpose in my own eyes. No connective, no offering, no ability to further myself nor them. There is an ego and a pride in this display of words. The intent is not to be above any other but instead to reach out and touch, shake the mind and expand considerations.
What is one to do when the respect that is given first, is disregarded simply because it is considered wasteful of time to understand? At times I may be apathetic to this silent disregard, and others as we witness now, I am most presenting with my detesting of this limitation. This willful ignorance.
In writing to one another, we display the discipline of our giving time, the ability to exchange effort and understanding. A single worded mentioning has little purpose in my own eyes. No connective, no offering, no ability to further myself nor them. There is an ego and a pride in this display of words. The intent is not to be above any other but instead to reach out and touch, shake the mind and expand considerations.
What is one to do when the respect that is given first, is disregarded simply because it is considered wasteful of time to understand? At times I may be apathetic to this silent disregard, and others as we witness now, I am most presenting with my detesting of this limitation. This willful ignorance.
God, I'm so sorry, man.
I can't stand sitting here and having zenuel thank me, give me a watch, people appreciating my comment.. the guy who wrote 'cute' blocked me.
And the whole time I was being sarcastic. :[ I think your behavior is.... silly. For a lot of reasons. And a little bit ironic.
I've known you for a long time and I've always liked your artwork. I still have you on skype somewhere... and I still think you're a neat guy sometimes even though you do a lot of silly bullshit, don't get me wrong.
But I gotta disagree with you all on this one.
I can't stand sitting here and having zenuel thank me, give me a watch, people appreciating my comment.. the guy who wrote 'cute' blocked me.
And the whole time I was being sarcastic. :[ I think your behavior is.... silly. For a lot of reasons. And a little bit ironic.
I've known you for a long time and I've always liked your artwork. I still have you on skype somewhere... and I still think you're a neat guy sometimes even though you do a lot of silly bullshit, don't get me wrong.
But I gotta disagree with you all on this one.
Oh of course not! It's just such a bizarre topic, and I was honestly excited thinking someone understood where we were coming from, you still have my appreciation for your masterful use of sarcasm to levels I've never witnessed before haha.
And I always appreciate a good discussion on different views, to bring it all down though I think Shane and I only want to reach out with our work, and when we get something short or incredibly brief we almost feel like perhaps they might have missed our reaching out; we certainly don't mean to offend, it's just the only means we have of really communicating with the rest of the world. Sometimes it just feels somewhat lonely.
Unfortunately we're very passionate people and oft we come off as upset or angry, I really don't mean any harm in disagreeing!
And I always appreciate a good discussion on different views, to bring it all down though I think Shane and I only want to reach out with our work, and when we get something short or incredibly brief we almost feel like perhaps they might have missed our reaching out; we certainly don't mean to offend, it's just the only means we have of really communicating with the rest of the world. Sometimes it just feels somewhat lonely.
Unfortunately we're very passionate people and oft we come off as upset or angry, I really don't mean any harm in disagreeing!
Apologize none. we are of a misunderstanding between one another. None the less however if you are unable to understand that perspective and find humor in the belief, by all means you are not discouraged for that insight. You are free to disagree with the view as I disagree with your own on this sake. However for some time if you will, consider those whom look upon what you conclude sarcasm. Poke your mind just a little deeper and perhaps digest the words a small sum more of what I have provided. You know a greater sum of myself. If you find bullshit in that, you've my pity and condolences.
Well actually, the subject is something I've always thought about. Believe me, It's not that I haven't considered everything you're saying. In a weird way, I agree with all of it. Communication is important. Making connections with other people is important. Challenging yourself intellectually is important too.
But my morals are different and so I prioritize all of all these things a lot differently than you, that's for sure.
But my morals are different and so I prioritize all of all these things a lot differently than you, that's for sure.
Dear lad, your words always speak the same tone as my feelings. It is remarkable how spot on you can be. I do wish others would think and express themselves more but I can't simply rely on others to make me feel accomplished. As nice as that would be, you show me often that it is in the joys of just doing it for yourself and not ask yourself why, but why not. I feel like I am just repeating what you said but I hope these words will make others see that things can be more if you just let go of your own limits and not be afraid to stand out. such pictures and words to make you think so critically is such a wonder.
I like this piece, both for the cute bird and the message. Personally, I don't think there's any "wrong" reason to be motivated as long as you're doing something and your heart is into it. As an artist, I find that the question isn't always why or why not. Sometimes it's what or how. What do I draw, how do I draw it, what should I improve upon, and how should I improve upon it? The problem arises when the artist fails to ask themselves "what" and "how" and instead ask "why" as their apathy sets in.
Why not, eh'?
Interesting.
Personally, the 'why?' which haunts tends to be a matter of. Why bother? Considering the lack of views and people who will see it at all, is all the art you create something you create for yourself? Aren't you just a bird singing to yourself in an empty forest (to reuse your bird analogy)? Well, that is how it feels personally. And something to struggle with when thinking up art to create and upload. There is always this lingering feeling of... is all of this just self justification, masturbatory, art wank of some kind?
But still. Artists tend to push on. Because they have ideas, because of the want to create. Because they want to learn, to improve, to release their ideas rather than letting them disappear completely. Or at least, that is the way it seems, personally.
Thank you for this piece, it has most definitely encouraged thought.
Interesting.
Personally, the 'why?' which haunts tends to be a matter of. Why bother? Considering the lack of views and people who will see it at all, is all the art you create something you create for yourself? Aren't you just a bird singing to yourself in an empty forest (to reuse your bird analogy)? Well, that is how it feels personally. And something to struggle with when thinking up art to create and upload. There is always this lingering feeling of... is all of this just self justification, masturbatory, art wank of some kind?
But still. Artists tend to push on. Because they have ideas, because of the want to create. Because they want to learn, to improve, to release their ideas rather than letting them disappear completely. Or at least, that is the way it seems, personally.
Thank you for this piece, it has most definitely encouraged thought.
There is a concept in this world that is quite persistent. This need for reason and reward whether it be by themselves or another, now or far later on. There is a theme in my persistence. That theme is hope above futility. Not to be praised, not to be told I'm right, not to jerk off in front of a mirror and admire what I make of it. To write these words and reach unto any other in this realm, not to hear praise, but for any individual to praise themselves, expand. Yet beneath that is the void that has no purpose, no reason. No rewards, no voices, no givings or takings. Just emptiness. That is why I continue and why others continue with that same understanding. Create to create, to expand, to create, to just do and no more.
Very fair point indeed.
Personally do the same kind of thing. Want to create, to have created. To have put something out there. For anyone, or no-one, to see/experience.
If it is possible for another to experience the thoughts and emotions through an artwork, then that is potent in and of itself.
Personally do the same kind of thing. Want to create, to have created. To have put something out there. For anyone, or no-one, to see/experience.
If it is possible for another to experience the thoughts and emotions through an artwork, then that is potent in and of itself.
But seriously if we really want to get down into this. Why and why not like any other term are both a duality of positive and negative reinforcement. In this case, I have applied "Why Not" as a positive to incite a more " Why not just do it? " response. As mentioned in previous writing; so many people can give you reasons why not to do something, why you will fail, why you should not attempt things. I can see where you are coming from but in this particular case the application is for a positive sense. How you choose to embrace or accept the answer is based on your objective.
Guess that puts more weight on the question than the answer itself. Using "why not?" as an answer to pick yourself up feels like rhetorical fluff to me. A quick pick-me-up if I don't put a lot of thought to it. Not that you don't need to sometimes ignore logic and kick yourself in the ass to do something anyways, you absolutely do, but I love lists and like to weigh it like this:
Someone asks: Why do you draw?
+because it's fun
+because I like to
+because people enjoy it
+because it relieves my stress
+because I find my art funny
-the worst case scenario is you don't have an answer.
If I answer with "Why not?"
-because you're not that good
-you're not that funny
-you're wasting your time
-you're wasting money you don't have
-you should spend more time developing a profitable skill
+the best case scenario is they don't have an answer.
I feel much better when people challenge my answers to "why?" than having to challenge peoples' answers to "why not?"
Someone asks: Why do you draw?
+because it's fun
+because I like to
+because people enjoy it
+because it relieves my stress
+because I find my art funny
-the worst case scenario is you don't have an answer.
If I answer with "Why not?"
-because you're not that good
-you're not that funny
-you're wasting your time
-you're wasting money you don't have
-you should spend more time developing a profitable skill
+the best case scenario is they don't have an answer.
I feel much better when people challenge my answers to "why?" than having to challenge peoples' answers to "why not?"
Again, you are taking the " why not " in the term of " Why you should not. " the intent is " Why not?! I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT! " You have a fascinating mentioning view and you would be correct if this applied to that context but it does not in this case. Regardless you make a firm point for another situation. This particular message may not so much appeal for yourself and that is perfectly fine, however please understand the context of this particular mentioning.
I do not assume any challenge. I get what you are trying to say, however I just find you are examining the expressed point and going on a different path with it while also stating it as rhetorical fluff. Well sure, it can have as much or less meaning as you want applied, sure thing. It's just that this isn't about people asking you why and having an answer or they having one for you. It's about giving yourself the answer and the go ahead. Follow my meaning, fine fellow?
This feels very personal and I like the premise behind it. The purpose behind it is to tell yourself not to simply answer the question of why but to tell yourself to keep going simply because you can. Why not is the perfect response to the question "Why?" I feel that in the long run this is motivational. Telling others to chase their dreams to become what they want to become. It also reminds me of a song I listened to a lot. The sound of it is kinda away from the meaning in the words of the song but this reminds me of kill your heroes by AWOLNATION. I feel that Why not is more positive meaning push yourself. I feel that "Why?" is like saying why should I go on at all? This is a great picture and it has great meaning
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