That, (the appreciation of others) only comes for me once I mat and frame one of my watercolours. The creative act of the painting has nothing to do with anyone else.
Everyone's creative process is different, of course. But I think creating something you like and think is important is the first priority; connecting with others comes later. I only write non-fiction, but if I think too much about others' opinions early on, it paralyzes me.
"...it misses that other people are not the only meaningful source of purpose."
Thus speaketh the introvert.
Even an introvert like me must admit I much prefer writing novels knowing someone else is going to appreciate them
That, (the appreciation of others) only comes for me once I mat and frame one of my watercolours. The creative act of the painting has nothing to do with anyone else.
Everyone's creative process is different, of course. But I think creating something you like and think is important is the first priority; connecting with others comes later. I only write non-fiction, but if I think too much about others' opinions early on, it paralyzes me.