Why do you create the art that you do? (with Sean Tucker)
Dec 10, 2022
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Sean Tucker, a deep thinker in creativity, discusses finding your 'why' in art. He shares his journey from church work to photography, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and storytelling in building a loyal audience. The podcast also explores the impact of AI on art and technology in overcoming imposter syndrome for emerging artists.
Identify personal motivations for art to enhance creativity and self-awareness.
Connect with audience authentically through personal narratives to build loyalty.
Maintain balance between passion and pragmatism in art for fulfillment and audience engagement.
Deep dives
Understanding Artistic Motivations
Art buyers often seek to understand an artist's motivations and inspirations behind their work. Sean Tucker emphasizes the importance of introspection to identify personal motivations for one's art. By delving into artists like Edward Hopper, he exemplifies how self-awareness of feelings towards urban spaces can enhance creativity across all aspects of artistic expression.
Owning Your Story
Sean Tucker emphasizes the significance of sharing personal narratives alongside artistic work. Drawing from his experiences in the church, he highlights the value of authentic storytelling. By openly discussing doubts, struggles, and vulnerabilities, artists can connect with their audience on a deeper level, fostering more meaningful interactions and building a loyal following.
Balancing Passion and Commercial Success
Sean Tucker advocates for finding a balance between creating work that aligns with one's passion and pragmatically supporting oneself. He discusses the importance of maintaining authenticity in one's art while acknowledging the necessity of sustaining a livelihood. By prioritizing work that resonates with personal beliefs and values, artists can establish a dedicated audience and achieve fulfillment in their creative endeavors.
Creating Content Process: Book vs. Video
The process of creating content for a book involves sending chapters to the publisher for feedback and working with proofreaders to refine the language. However, when creating videos, the content is not reviewed by others before release. The speaker does not use a script for videos but uses it to ensure ideas and flow are coherent. While testing video ideas with friends is done, the speaker highlights the importance of authenticity and personal touch in content creation.
Artists' Response to Social Media Trends
With social platforms emphasizing video content, artists face pressure to adapt to new trends. The speaker discusses the impact of platforms prioritizing short attention spans and changing algorithms to retain users. Despite platforms pushing for video content, the speaker emphasizes the need for artists to maintain authenticity and decide how to engage with trends based on their creative vision rather than platform popularity.
Sean Tucker is a deep thinker on the motivations and values that drive his creativity and photographic work. He is also passionate about teaching and helping other artists navigate their creative careers by providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to grow. His strong YouTube community of over 500k subscribers is proof of the incredible value his content provides.
Sean believes strongly in the power of sharing your ‘why’ with your audience in order to build a loyal following that can transform your career. But how do you find your ‘why’? And how do you effectively communicate it with people? Listen to the podcast to find out.
