An artist is above all a human being, profoundly human to the core. If the artist can’t feel everything that humanity feels, if the artist isn’tcapable of loving until he forgets himself and sacrifices himself if necessary, if he won’t put down his magic brush and head the fightagainst the oppressor, then he isn’t a great artist.Diego Rivera
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The word "artist" refers to someone who creates beauty and creates beauty with his/her hands. From this we can see that the most important part of an artist is to feel what humanity feels. This is why it is important for artists to understand what their audience wants and needs. The best way for an artist to learn about the people they are trying to reach is to read.
Read things that you enjoy, things that will help you grow as a person. Next, an artist must be a human being. An artist must feel what humanity feels, all the emotions and desires that humans have.
Finally, an artist must be willing to put down their brush and head the fight against the oppressor. This means that the artist will not be afraid to criticize those in power, even if they are successful and therefore powerful themselves.
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