It’s all art, even things that are done with the specific aim of getting the most people as possible to like what you are doing (Max Martin, Thomas Kinkade, James Patterson, etc), but I’m not sure anything truly great or new or revolutionary can come of that. High art is a different thing I think? What do I know!?!
I think you're right. I find myself gravitating more and more to Rick Rubin's notion that if you want fulfillment and to do interesting work, your art should be an offering to whatever your higher power is, and that success is only measured by your devotion and intention in your offering. However, I don't think there's anything wrong with taking into account financial realities. Most artists need to walk both of these lines at once, one way or another.
Nov 21, 2023·edited Nov 21, 2023Liked by Jason McBride
Did he dress up as no shit sherlock > thats a joke. I have created multiple selves. And the psychology philosophy decoders, say that something we all do, even right down to the person, we create each other out of our selves -- I stopped !! the world I want to get off -- thinking of as impostors. but true to their needs or desires, which ever came first. I started hanging out by Bruce Lee's code of be careful what you say about yourself the body doesnt know the difference, but run through --- Sam Beckett, as a kind of truce between (unarmed) martial artists... ok thats not a joke.
"Do I try and make more comics like the ones that are big hits? For me, that is a dangerous path. I can only make the art that I feel is true at that moment." So true. Also, I just really like the ducks!
We love ducks. My imposter syndrome had no chance to kick in today. Too busy dealing with teenager and editing a short story. Keeping busy creating keeps the little imposter wannabe at bay. Of course we all may want to hit it big but as creators of creative work it needs to be authentic too. But making it big is no problem. If you created this se ducks you’ve made it! IMO
“a horror of recursion”? Here’s a thought. Don’t listen only to the writing gurus who say write what you know. Yes, but it can be self limiting. Write what you don’t know. That’s where the field has no limits.
I really love this one, Jason. I love the explanatory post, but just the illustrated haiku itself.... it's beautiful and thoughtful..... It's sad that we can be authentic and true to our own voice and aesthetic and still worry that we're not doing the right thing because there go all those rubber ducks that suddenly make it seem like being a rubber duck is the "real" thing to do. I know I'm always swimming the wrong way.
Thanks! It's so easy to fall through the mirror and into a virtual reality with social media and all the content coming at us all the time. It's hard to remember what is real and what's fake.
You’re so unique there’s no need to worry. Impostors wish they were you.
Thanks!
Aaaaw!
I also am scared
Of me confusing myself
When others approve
I take your advice
whether they like it or not
to be my own weird
Thanks for the cute ducks
I love all of your poems
But ducks are special
ducks are quite special
their weird bills, bodies, and quacks
are most poetic
Hilarious and original!
Thank you!
Yay, authenticity!
Yay, ducks!!!
Yay, Jason!! Wishing you a peaceful swim through the holiday weekend.
Thanks!
Love it! My imposter syndrome is alive and kicking. LOL
I've decided to be friends with my imposter...I must be doing something that matters.
This has helped me reframe it... Seth Godin says: https://seths.blog/2017/10/imposter-syndrome/
Seth always has such a cogent way of explaining what we need to do to get the work done! Thanks for sharing this!
He sure does!
It’s all art, even things that are done with the specific aim of getting the most people as possible to like what you are doing (Max Martin, Thomas Kinkade, James Patterson, etc), but I’m not sure anything truly great or new or revolutionary can come of that. High art is a different thing I think? What do I know!?!
I think you're right. I find myself gravitating more and more to Rick Rubin's notion that if you want fulfillment and to do interesting work, your art should be an offering to whatever your higher power is, and that success is only measured by your devotion and intention in your offering. However, I don't think there's anything wrong with taking into account financial realities. Most artists need to walk both of these lines at once, one way or another.
Did he dress up as no shit sherlock > thats a joke. I have created multiple selves. And the psychology philosophy decoders, say that something we all do, even right down to the person, we create each other out of our selves -- I stopped !! the world I want to get off -- thinking of as impostors. but true to their needs or desires, which ever came first. I started hanging out by Bruce Lee's code of be careful what you say about yourself the body doesnt know the difference, but run through --- Sam Beckett, as a kind of truce between (unarmed) martial artists... ok thats not a joke.
"Do I try and make more comics like the ones that are big hits? For me, that is a dangerous path. I can only make the art that I feel is true at that moment." So true. Also, I just really like the ducks!
We love ducks. My imposter syndrome had no chance to kick in today. Too busy dealing with teenager and editing a short story. Keeping busy creating keeps the little imposter wannabe at bay. Of course we all may want to hit it big but as creators of creative work it needs to be authentic too. But making it big is no problem. If you created this se ducks you’ve made it! IMO
Thank you!
I think all prolific artists think about this and you already have your answer!
Thank you, Priya!
I'm glad you're just yourself!! That's the best!!! Enjoy your week!!! 💚💚
Thanks! I'm pretty happy being myself too
I'm so glad!!!!! 💚💚💚
Enjoy!
Thanks!
Great message, and I found this haiku cute, yes, but really powerful. Thanks Jason. Have a good break from Substack!
Thanks!
Great advice.
Thanks!
“a horror of recursion”? Here’s a thought. Don’t listen only to the writing gurus who say write what you know. Yes, but it can be self limiting. Write what you don’t know. That’s where the field has no limits.
I worry more about writing what it true (and that comes in many, many forms) and not about what I know. Curiosity is the best light to write by
I really love this one, Jason. I love the explanatory post, but just the illustrated haiku itself.... it's beautiful and thoughtful..... It's sad that we can be authentic and true to our own voice and aesthetic and still worry that we're not doing the right thing because there go all those rubber ducks that suddenly make it seem like being a rubber duck is the "real" thing to do. I know I'm always swimming the wrong way.
Thanks! It's so easy to fall through the mirror and into a virtual reality with social media and all the content coming at us all the time. It's hard to remember what is real and what's fake.