The purpose of art

The purpose of art is in washing the dust off daily life of our souls- Pablo Picasso.

If you want to learn about composition, light, emotion, depth and subject posing and gesture, spend time looking at the masters in both Photography and Painting. I have my favorites and so should you, artists who inspire you to try harder and do better. The masterpieces in visual art can help you understand beauty and symbolism. As boundaries continue to be pushed, it is valuable to stay abreast of what is happening in art, this is not so you can create work that is similar, as you have your own life's experiences to add to your creations, but rather to maintain  an understanding of where art is traveling. Look critically at masterpieces will also make you a better editor. As  you become more accustomed to dissecting elements of the art you view and pay attention to how the work affects you, you will advance  in your ability to analyze and edit your own work.Never be afraid to experiment, never be afraid to fail, never be afraid to be who you want to be, never be afraid to take risks, most important GO BE YOU.