Art is in the eye of the beholder

A great female artist once said “Art is’t what you see. It’s what you make others see.” That great artist was Georgia O’Keeffe.

That’s the magic behind art.

An abstract artist knows that her work is personal, but that a great piece of work lets the viewer figure out the meaning– because the meaning is personal to each art appreciator.

Freddie Mercury and Queen left the meaning behind Bohemian Rhapsody a mystery, so that the listener could figure out what the song meant.

A great work of literary art allows the reader to decode, examine, and discuss the theme.

The greatest works of art leave it to the audience or viewers to figure out what it means to them.

But a truly talented artist can shape that meaning, using the power of suggestion.

In the world of film, the use of color and music can shape mood. The right use of dialogue can define a generation.

When we get into art that reshapes narratives, it’s critical that we, as artists, learn to get into the minds of our viewers and audiences to see the our art through their eyes and to hear our art through their ears.

A great artist is an empath. She’s someone who can put herself in the shoes of her viewer/reader/listener and get into their heart.

Once your art can shape hearts, it can also shape minds.