true artist and amusing craftsman

• The true artist is a man who believes absolutely in himself, because he is absolutely himself, takes no notice whatever of the public, a beautiful work of art is made to please himself.
• The moment that an artist takes notice of what other people want, and tries to supply the demand, he ceases to be an artist, and becomes a dull or an amusing craftsman, an honest or a dishonest tradesman. Becoming too conscious of the public, appealing directly to the sympathies of the public, or by directly mocking at them spoils the work
• to create for the artistic joy
• this is why artists are modest

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1. enacting behaviour of others
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2. this is why artists are modest
   “This is why artists are modest. They know they’re not doing the work; they’re just taking dictation. It’s also why”noncreative people” hate
   
3. to create for the artistic joy
   Things people say of a man do not alter a man, he is what he is, public opinion is of no value whatsoever. To create not for the artistic joy, but