Making art of any form is about you, not about the art. When you learn to paint well you are creating you, the piece is just a side effect. Getting good at some

Making art of any form is about you, not about the art. When you learn to paint well you are creating you, the piece is just a side effect. Getting good at something affects the way you see the world. It creates meaning in you. The one sided focus on the finished piece is the outcome of our culture valuing the art more than the creation of the artist. (The creation of you, not your creation.)