Issue of an... artist?

I am interested in drawing, music, writing; thus terms like artist, musician and writer come up. A couple of last years I have been thinking over and over about these titles and I was struggling, because these titles concerned me as well. As a critical being – especially of myself, I am quite dubious about my own skills. After a talk with my dear friend, I realized that I am not the only one. So I started thinking once again – what is the real meaning of these words and aren’t we overestimating them?

A lot of questions pop out in my mind. For instance, when can you call yourself these names? Or should you be called an artist by someone else? Where’s the line? Does it concern only pople who are truly talented and who truly have the skills? Or is it possible that these names are just a designation of what people are doing? Therefore if I paint, I’ll be called a painter, because I create something no matter what the quality of my work is. Honestly, I don’t know what the correct answer is. But I am aware that this entitlement is connected with the mind of each individual.

So what is the important point of being called an artist? It is confidence. It means being aknowledged. Obviously everybody can create anything at any time without being thought of as someone special. However being confident helps us to move forward and achieve our goals. I believe there are many people who desire to do what they love, but they are comparing themselves with others and their artwork stays in their drawer. People, who think they don’t deserve to be singers, musicians, painters,... They think of other people whether they want it or not. Every time they create something, they remember a friend who’s got more experience or other ideas and somehow they feel inferior and then they start doubting about themselves.

The most important thing what we, who don’t believe in our skills, have to realize is that we are not doing it for others. We are doing it for ourselves. If we love it, let’s just do it and work on it. Though sometimes it takes years until we realize it. Artist or not, we’re the creators and that’s what counts.

And don’t forget, there’s a saying – fake it until you become it. So work hard and good luck!