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I believe that the true artistic mind is one that is brilliant. Artists may seem "tortured" but only because (I believe) they are more aware . . . more aware of everything. Their awareness allows them to see things that everyone else (generally speaking) might miss. Maybe if some seem depressed or despondent it is because there is an aspect of existence that, when seen from a greater awareness, causes such states of mind. I believe that the more brilliant you are, the more you find that art makes sense.
True artists create because they have to create. Being an artist is not a choice for them.
Now, there are master technicians who can paint, sculpt, sing, write, dance, etc. with the best, but a technician lacks true inspiration, creativity and vision. They practiced their craft to perfect it. True artists perfect their craft because they are driven to express and create. The problem with actually categorizing people is that we all exist in shades of gray, instead of black and white. I think we all exist in shades of brilliance (maybe there are a few exceptions on GFY). I believe that the more brilliant you are, the more you find that art makes sense.
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