Becoming an Artist

I was having a discussion with another artist about what distinguishes an artist from a musician. I explained my thoughts by using painters as my example. A house painter is someone who can do his job well with the skills he has acquired. However, a painter that is painting a picture becomes an artist when he paints what is from within himself. When a person is creating something that comes from his own thoughts and feelings. An artist becomes an artist when the individual expresses himself, regardless of the creative outlet, regardless of the financial rewards.

At the same time, an artist may be expressing himself, but on the whole, is recognized as an artist if those experiencing the person's artwork sees it as an expression of the persons inner thoughts and feelings."

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How I want to be remembered

'Not too long ago, I was asked in an interview, "How would you like to be remembered?". For me, I think the ultimate way to be remembered is to strive everyday to contribute to the betterment of humanity through the instrument I have been given, which is music, and for people to know that it has come from a source greater than I. That is how I want to be remembered.'