Are you an artist?

[omly]

So a question that has been percolating around in my brain is "do you think of yourself as an artist?" It is sort of a funny question for me, because for a long time I would have said no. There are a whole lot of creative and artistic people in my family in all different media, many of which do what they do professionally. I didn't feel like what I did could make me be an artist compared to many who I know. Plus, having so many awesomely talented people around me my whole life made me feel like it was normal. That isn't being artistic necessarily, it is just part of being a human being!

I would love to know your answer. Do you think of yourself as an artist? Why? And because I am nosy, I would love to know what media are inspiring you recently if you care to share.

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[hakamadare.livejournal.com]

when i am feeling generous i think of myself as a musician, and on the occasions that i play in an ensemble, i get to believe that whole-heartedly and without reservation, and that feels awesome.

the two songs most recently stuck in my head (during the hour or so) were The Nields' "May Day Cafe" and Apollo Four Forty's "Lost In Space" :)

-steve