Artists
There is no such thing as an "artist." At least, that's my opinion. There are, obviously, people we call artists. Painters, sculptors, poets. We (yes, I include myself here) aren't creative. We do, however, have a gift. But, we aren't creators. More like a psychic or medium. Just as they give a voice to the dead or to past events, we give a voice to art. We give substance to the abstract. Life to the unliving. I can see why the Greeks created the muses in their mythology. An unseen force whispering inspiration into one's ear, prompting them to create some of the greatest works of art humanity has ever seen. That is kind of the way I view it. We don't create art. Art creates itself. We are simply the physical presence it requires in order to manifest itself. When inspiration strikes, at least for me, I don't feel as if I am writin...