Often times our biggest personality flaw is also our greatest asset. Have you noticed this? For me the big gaping flaw is BOREDOM. I get bored so easily it’s annoying. I guess that is one reason I didn’t thrive in corporate America (does anyone?!). Of course this trait also moves me to constantly learn new things and push towards different goals. On the other hand, I’m never content for too long before the restlessness starts up again. So it is a blessing and a curse.
I’ve been thinking about the life I want to create and I found some hints in the strangest place! I recently finished reading “The Heroin Diaries” by Nikki Sixx. I’ve never been a big Motely Crue fan, but I always kept track of Nikki, because I knew there was something special about him. So anyway, I decided to see what Nikki’s been up since the book came out 2 years ago. Well, not only is the book amazing, but he also wrote a soundtrack to go with the book. What a cool idea. Then he also started a clothing line, AND he’s taken up photography, AND he’s producing other bands, AND he organized one of the largest summer festival tours. Upon doing this research I instantly got all hyper inside. THAT’S WHAT I WANT…. to be a “serial artist”!!!
That is always what I’ve wanted. I want to be able to make a movie, then turn around and write a book, then turn around and produce a theatre production. For easily bored people like me, this would be so awesome. I’m all giddy just typing about it. But then the thought hit, I’m not famous so I probably can’t be a successful serial artist. Nikki Sixx already has millions. He could put out any piece of junk and his loyal fans will buy it. In fact a lot of famous people have tried other artistic endeavors. Some of them are really bad, but they can do it just because they can.
But I realized the fact that I’m not famous is just an excuse. I also caught myself constrained by this idea that creative endeavors must make money to be successful. Hmmm. That’s a tough one that I’m still working through, and a great topic for another post. So I’m not famous, SO WHAT??! I declare I’m going to give this serial artist thing a try! In fact I’m already underway on writing my novel. I’d love your feedback, dear readers. Is it possible for a normal person to make it as a serial artist? Do you know anyone who’s doing it successfully? (and thanks, Nikki, for the idea. We can pull inspiration from the strangest places!)