The artist creates beauty- for the eyes to see, the ears to hear, the soul to feel. Note how even the most ordinary art activity- like arranging flowers in a vase or even singing a song in the shower, uplifts the most mundane soul. The artist will create even when he’s hungry, even if his wife leaves him, even if he is ostracized by society for being such a weirdo. He is focused on the pursuit of his daemon. Indeed one must be a little crazy to be an artist. Not all art that is done in full dedication ends up being recognized. But all art that is worthwhile is something the artist has poured his heart and soul into
Mariel Francisco (as quoted by Gilda Cordero-Fernando in her essay Art & Business)
