Over the last several weeks I have been taking a long hard look at Warth Arts and my vision as an artist. Many of you know I love to paint, I love photography, I love graphic design (I am a certified Adobe junkie) but all this love for creative outlets can make one crazy!
For years I have been looking for my artistic voice or vision. Contentment for my craft and subject has not been easy for me. At first I wanted to paint anything and everything. I wanted to be a wedding/senior/commercial/whatever you need photographer. And basically, I can't be everything to everyone if I want to follow my passion(s) as an artist.
A year ago I narrowed the fine art down to what I believe is my true calling as an artist working in oils. But what about the photography? I still struggled with this one and it really bothered me - A LOT! Since starting Warth Arts and adding photography over 6 years ago I have struggled with my voice as a photographer. Then, when my brother and I decided to focus and split Warth Arts a few years ago I really struggled with even doing photography since my brother was focusing his energy on photography. As you might imagine, I didn't want to do what he was doing and I almost gave up on photography altogether.
In searching for my vision as a photographer I nailed it down to music photography. Yep, no money, small market, almost impossible to make a living at it, etc. etc. BUT - it is my passion. And that is really what vision is. If I do it for the money then the passion isn't there - I am following my passion (also my love of music since I enjoy playing drums) and hope the money follows.
Now for the change part of this post. "Michael's Art Blog" is going to become my fine art only blog and the photography is moving to the new "
Warth Photo Blog". All new photo related posts will be over there and all fine art (oil painting) posts will be here. I know, I know, it works OK like it is. But "OK" is not what I am hoping for, I want to focus and keep it all clear. So if you like music photography or just care to join me over there (and here too) then great!
I look forward to the change, I know it is a good move for me and Warth Arts.
Michael