The other day, a friend sent me a text message with a link to a podcast, along with a single sentence that read, “If I could be a small fraction of the photographer Sally Mann is, it would really be something.”
Excellent article and topic. I definitely don't compare myself or my work to others. I work at being unique. I experiment, read, attend cultural events, listen to music, etc etc to become more well rounded and to learn more about the world and those in it. That is what I strive for and, in turn, it affects the work I produce. Again, great article.
Thank you very much for reading and taking the time to comment. I must sat that I'm a bit envious. While I definitely also try to be unique in what I make, I find that I look at so much work that I'm constantly hearing that little voice in my head asking, "Is this too similar to X, Y, or Z?"
I enjoyed reading this and the thoughts that you shared. Interestingly, I could hear your voice in my head, so then I actually listened to your podcast. (I seem to do that on a regular basis). At times I think we all compare ourselves to others and you're right, we can't be someone else no matter how much we might try to emulate them. I watched the James Baldwin doco some time ago, but thanks for the reminder. Thanks too for your thoughts.
Excellent article and topic. I definitely don't compare myself or my work to others. I work at being unique. I experiment, read, attend cultural events, listen to music, etc etc to become more well rounded and to learn more about the world and those in it. That is what I strive for and, in turn, it affects the work I produce. Again, great article.
Thank you very much for reading and taking the time to comment. I must sat that I'm a bit envious. While I definitely also try to be unique in what I make, I find that I look at so much work that I'm constantly hearing that little voice in my head asking, "Is this too similar to X, Y, or Z?"
Great read, this is timely for me.
Thank you for reading it. I'm so glad it was helpful (or at least interesting). :)
Excellent! Thanks, Jeffery. I needed this.
I enjoyed reading this and the thoughts that you shared. Interestingly, I could hear your voice in my head, so then I actually listened to your podcast. (I seem to do that on a regular basis). At times I think we all compare ourselves to others and you're right, we can't be someone else no matter how much we might try to emulate them. I watched the James Baldwin doco some time ago, but thanks for the reminder. Thanks too for your thoughts.