Art is perceived in a schisophenic way. On one side, we see the artist as famous, wealthy, socialite, well connected, admired, well percived and not seeing the creative side of him. On the other side, there is the vision of the artist as poor, meeting fame after dying, having problems getting a hand on his material and working a lot on hins canvas. No nuance in this opposite view of a creative artist. I wonder how those two views could exist side by side without friction. It is a dark and sunny side.
The more negative side of the artist influence some people. Those people don't see getting in the art field as a profession. It is sad because it shot up a door, for them or for their entourage. On the more sunny side, we can get the impression that the artist doesn't work hard. We don't always see the work the artist have done to get where he is. It can easily get the impression that the artist doesn't work at all or that he doesn't merit his fame status. He seems to have the inspiration at his fingertips.
On a personal level, I wish there would be a more healthy vision of the art, the artist and the creative process. It is as many things in life: it is a continuum where sometimes, it takes hard work and thinking a lot to getting ideas flowing like a fountain. It is compliated and I find it better balance to have a more real vision of the artist life.
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