Things Only Artists Will Understand
If you’ve ever called paint on your clothes “fashion,” or kept a jar of mysterious murky water on your desk, congratulations—you’re part of the club.
Being an artist comes with quirks that outsiders just don’t get. Here are a few things only we truly understand:
That’s me!
That One “Good” Brush
We all have it. The sacred brush. The brush that somehow makes every stroke perfect. And when someone else uses it without asking? That’s a level of betrayal Shakespeare could have written about.
My favorite brushes, these are pretty new brushes….but my favorite!
The Eternal Hunt for the Right Shade
You mixed the perfect color once… ONCE. You didn’t write down the formula, and now you’re playing a dangerous game of “too much blue, too much yellow, nope that’s brown now.”
worst thing an artist ever said, Ill remember that recipe…sure!
“I’ll Just Fix That One Thing” (3 Hours Later…)
You step back, you squint, you make one tiny change—and suddenly you’re redoing the whole thing while muttering “why am I like this?” under your breath.
The Glitter Problem
If you work with glitter, you will find it everywhere. In your hair, on your dog, in your food. You’ve basically made peace with the fact that you’re going to sparkle in your sleep forever.
Being “In the Zone”
That magical state when you’re so focused you forget to eat, drink, or blink. You emerge hours later like a cave creature, clutching a paintbrush and whispering “it’s… done.”
The Smudge That Becomes “Part of the Piece”
Dropped your brush? Smeared the paint? Oh, that’s not a mistake—it’s a bold artistic choice. Totally intentional. Very avant-garde.
Hoarding Supplies “Just in Case”
Do you need 47 sketchbooks? Probably not. Will you buy another one because it’s on sale and has nice paper? Absolutely.
🎯 Final Truth:
Being an artist is equal parts joy, frustration, and mess—but it’s a language we all speak fluently. And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.
Why We Still Need Art (Even If You Think You Don’t)
When was the last time you paused to really look at something beautiful? Not a phone screen, not an ad, not a quick scroll—but something created just to make you feel.
That’s art. And whether we realize it or not, it’s stitched into every part of our lives.
Art Has Always Been There
Since the first cave paintings, people have been leaving pieces of themselves behind in color, shape, and story. Art was our first way of saying: “I was here. I felt something. I mattered.”
Even today, when I pick up a brush, I feel connected to that same timeless thread. My paintings may look different than ancient carvings, but the urge is the same: to create, to express, to leave something behind.
Art Isn’t Just for Museums
Here’s the secret: art isn’t only about gallery walls and price tags. It’s in the doodle on a notebook, the graffiti on a brick wall, the playlist that carries you through a rough day.
We don’t always notice it, but we’d feel its absence instantly. Imagine a world with no songs, no colors on walls, no stories told through movies or paintings. Pretty bleak, right?
Why People Say They “Don’t Get Art”
I hear it a lot: “I don’t get art.” But here’s the truth—art isn’t meant to be “gotten.” It’s meant to be felt. You don’t need a degree to stand in front of a painting and say, “This makes me happy,” or “This makes me uncomfortable.” That’s art working exactly as it should.
My Own Why
What I am working on at the moment
For me, art isn’t just about beauty—it’s about protecting innocence, sparking conversations, and making sure the things that matter most aren’t forgotten. Every painting I make is part of that mission.
And maybe that’s the real reason art matters: it reminds us we’re human.
Final Thought
The next time you pass a mural, a handmade craft, or even a simple sketch, pause for a second. Someone put a piece of themselves there for you to notice.
Because in the end, art isn’t just something you look at—it’s something you carry with you.