The older I am, the more I see that I am bold and independent in my artistic work.
Undoubtedly, the fact that I work in a broadly defined finance world helps me to be bold and independent in all my creative endeavors. The truth is that I totally do not care what other people think about my photographs or texts. I do not write to fulfill others’ expectations. Also, I do not write what other people would want to see on my website, but what I would like to see on my website. All these things have made me realize that I do not write and photograph for others but for myself, and it’s a liberating and joyful experience. Of course, I hope to inspire you, my Dear Friend, not to copy me but to create bold ideas without thinking about what others would think about them.
When I write, I forget about others’ opinions.
The same is true with photographing. I photograph whatever attracts my eye, and I do not care what other passersby would think of me while, e.g., bending over the old rags lying on the ground. Trust yourself and your process, my Dear Friend. If you genuinely feel your idea is good, do not ask others about their opinions, but simply create and publish it. Be bold and independent. I would apply the same advice in terms of handling your customers. The best way would be not having any clients at all and forgetting about receiving money from your artistic activity.
Undoubtedly, it would also help you become a bolder and independent creator. Forget about other people’s advice. Trust your gut. If you cannot decide on something, leave it, sleep, and return to the complex topic the next day. Believe in yourself, and do not let money make you dependent on anything. Trusting your instincts is key to feeling empowered and confident in your creative journey.
