Can’t I be both?
Today I’m thankful for Art/Artists:
Writers, painters, drawers/animators, musicians, lyricists, poets, programmers, coders, comedians, (some) cosplayers, directors, performers… basically anyone who finds a spark inside and takes the time and energy to create something and convey a message or idea regardless of race, religion, wealth, or geological location. Yes sometimes people with little to no message end up in positions to create, and some people have an awful message, but there is a lot good to be found, and good or bad I think it’s become obvious from novels, to music, to movies and everything between that art has the ability to influence society as a whole. It’s nice we can unite to laugh, learn, marvel, and so much more together regardless of who you are or where you’re from. I think thanks to the internet if we are interested enough to look for it and embrace it, there is proof there is a lot more we have in common even world wide then we sometimes realize. Like just a few constants seem to be that we all enjoy a great story, a good joke, and a catchy tune.
I know personally various musicians, comedians, and stories from books, to tv and movies, to games have been there for me and have inspired me in various ways, and in a few instances have broadened my horizons on the way I look at things day to day.
So multiple reasons I’m thankful to all artists from hobbyists, to the mainstream names and everyone caught some where in-between. Please never stop creating folks, and don’t be afraid to share your art even if some people don’t get it, there are people out there who will appreciate it!