I've known forever

How do you figure out your purpose?

Every since I was able to solve 100 piece puzzles without the help of my big sister Ive known Ive wanted to work in the media field and become a household name throughout america and abroad. Doing what exactly I wasn't sure at that age. Sooner than later though, I decided I didn't want to be tied down to only one medium but I wanted to explore every art medium humanity had to offer. From music, to movies, from television acting to website design, figure sculpting, and painting. At one point I even decided that if I was going to peruse any of this I'd have to learn to play at least 3 instruments; I chose piano, guitar, and maybe something from the winds family. Knowing this at an early age put me at a slight advantage as a teenager. I was able to work on my craft while my peers were still in shock that puberty was setting in and being lame wasn't cool.

But with all that said, producing relevant art (writing and otherwise) is apparently becoming harder for me as my college experience progresses. Having the thought is one thing, expressing it with fluidity and flawlessly is a whole other. Often times when I write, draw, photograph,etc I am more concerned with the person who is going to be viewing the piece. When instead my concern should be how I want it to come across by utilizing my own emotion to evoke others'.

Pollock

One place I look for inspiration is in magazines, and not typical articles of black and white text, but with articles of clothing. When I browse through fashion magazines automatically my head fills with ides for television shows and motion picture pitches. Also color concepts for paintings or sculpture. Although my imagination is fuming with creativity and excitement I get stuck in the brainstorming stage trying different ways to execute my ideas.

When Im stuck in this phase with no hope of relief or that magical "ah-ha!" moment artist long for; I turn people who can help develop my already great ideas into otherworldly creations. I strongly believe that collaborative efforts elevate any project to its fullest potential. I appreciate harsh feedback and critique the most because it lets me know honestly and respectfully what areas I should work on so that when I'm back at the drawing board I'm fully aware of my previous missteps. Usually after this point I have a product im confident enough to sale to anyone.

"Guernica" Picasso

I say all that to say  that if there is anything your passionate about, pursue it. If its impossible for you to complete your day without visiting the idea of this passion or working on improving it or working on what ever it is, more than likely this is your talent. Each person is gifted in one way or another with no exclusions and it is our duty to share these gifts with the world. It helps too if your being payed for your contribution!

No matter how hard you have to fight, fight to make your dreams your reality.