Personal Manifesto-Ryan Smith

Involve everyone (Audience)
-I want my art to be accessible to everyone, while still having depth.

Experiment more
-Every good thing I've made is a result of experimentation

Recognize what works
-Experiment, analyze, draw conclusions

Make bad art
-Gotta flush out the system every now and again

Act on impulse, ask questions later
-If you have an idea, act on it. Then evaluate.

NO STRESS
-Plain and simple, to a certain degree you can choose whats not worth stressing over.

Steal shit
-As an artist, the world is yours

Drop your ego
-A humble mindset helps keep things in perspective; and people tend to enjoy you more.

Observe everything, everywhere
-Take in the world around you, great art comes from observation.

Take photos, write words
-Record what you observe

Enjoy the process
-Think of it as a road trip

HAVE BALANCE
-Practicing balance in your life results in a better one

Listen, watch, read (CONSUME)
-There's so much out there waiting

Have hobbies
-If art is your only passion you'll end up hating it

WORK HARDER

Listen to people who are smarter than you
-It's intimidating, but you'll learn new things

Loosen up
-You'll feel better if you do

Master craft/ involve concept (balance)
-A beautiful work is even more beautiful when you can learn from it

TAKE OPPORTUNITIES

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Have a sacred space

Be alone/be around others (balance)

Be honest

Love deeply

Explore

Dick around