My definition of the word ARTIST...

I loved reading all the comments after my last post.  This journey as an artist is just amazing to me, and I love feeling connected to other artists and seeing their view of this "life style" that we are all in together.  I've always had trouble with calling myself an artist...like it was a special word that only a handful of people could possibly deserve.  But the more I see and do and experience,  I am finally discovering that I have that right too.  Even when I go to an art museum, I see all the work on the walls and still feel that so many of us deserve that title also.  I don't think that title comes as a result of the work that is done either, rather I think it is more a description of the soul and how we see the world and the need inside of us to create our version of life.  I think for me, creating is a way to leave my mark on this world, hopefully to leave it a better place after I have touched it.  I feel so lucky that this is who I am.  What a fun way to live this life!