Another Definition of “Artist”

I love Pete Docter’s (writer of Toy Story, Chief Creative Office for Pixar) definition of artist:

Whatever you’re good at, whatever you’re not good at…
​The moment we are able to reach out and emotionally connect
with the audience–that’s the moment you’re a real artist.

According to Docter’s definition, we all have the capacity to become artists. It’s not so much about the craftsmanship as it is about the effort to show forth beauty. We connect with people’s emotions positively and negatively all the time.

Don’t be a cursing artist to your neighbors; always drawing out their negative emotions with your words and actions.

Instead, be one who blesses; intentionally making someone’s life a little better with your words and actions.