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Artist, tell me, if you have ever been satisfied with the results of your work? Do you feel yourself sufficiently recognized?

I believe that there is only one answer: 'No'. And the thing is not in excessive pride or self-assurance, it is in simple truth: no one feels himself fully recognized.

The reason for that is in a constant feeling that one can do and make something better. From one perspective this feature seems to be devastating as a person never feels himself satisfied with the results. From the other perspective this feature can serve as a stupendous opportunity for self-improvement, as it helps a human being to conceive a sense of criticism and cynicism.

I touched upon this subject because I am a creative being. I create pictures that show my inner world and the way I see the world. I know a great many of creative minds and noticed that any artist undergoes certain periods in his journey. Here are three these life periods I noticed:

Stage 1. 'I am obsessed with the recognition of my works'
We create. And of course we want people to see our works and express their opinion, feel admiration. There is no something bad in this desire. Every one wants his work to be valued, but sometimes an artist can become so obsessed with his own works that he begins to talk and think only about it, frantically checking the number of views and comments. It is very pleasant to see your works on sites and in magazines, to give interviews, to note down dates for shoots for those who want to model you, but what truly defines a good artist is his ability to get along with his ago.

Stage 2. 'I go nowhere'
Sooner or later any artist has a moment, when he starts to think that everything he did before seems to be wrong or even pathetic. My flickr (www.flickr.com/photos/mariam_pic/page4) profile shows my story from the very beginning. Some things I created before I find now outrageous and not beautiful, but I won't delete those pictures, because with the help of that first steps I couldn't be where I am now. They naturally formed my personal style. Remember, nothing makes you real artist than your devotion for creative process.

Stage 3. 'I am all-sufficient'
This very stage is characterized by a high degree of harmony. An artist is satisfied with himself, he understands where he wants to go. He asks himself: 'Am I successful?. But it is important to notice that artistic success doesn't bring balance. Anxiety, fears and doubts are still there. That is why, my dear artist, if you still live waiting for that special moment, believe me, you will wait until that forever. It is of high importance to begin to life in this very moment. It is the harmony with oneself that helps to achieve great goals.

On every of this stage an artist spends n-number of time. Sometimes he can return to the same stage several times, receiving new life lessons. Ultimately, the artist's way is thorny, but trust me, it is an incredibly exciting way.

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Taken on: September 6, 2015

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Focal Length:	18mm
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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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