Great art is subjective, but originality isn’t. There are so many artists attempting to create with a purpose instead of allowing the organic process to take precedence. Allow yourself to create without boundaries or self assigned rubrics. Unless you’re being paid to create art intended for a mass audience ,there’s no reason you should second guess your decisions to include the quirky details that make your art unique. Don’t listen to the naysayers that tell you to simplify your art because “people won’t get it”, or “you don’t have the budget.” Challenging yourself artistically helps you master your craft. There are plenty of artists out there who’ve been told they’re insane for attempting to create what others see as impossible. Those same artist who defy the odds continue to push their individual art forms forward. I’ve recently been inspired to write a screenplay for a short film by a talented LA based filmmaker Bryan Colvin. Take a closer look at his work below.
Spawn of Satan from Bryan Colvin on Vimeo.
I’m a huge fan of the horror genre and especially the campy elements tossed in for good humor; however, it was the masterful camera work and editing that impressed me the most. Although I don’t know his exact budget, I’m confident that this production didn’t have a million dollar budget. He may have taken cost-effective routes to achieve his desired results, but he never forgot the most important part of film-making, which is great storytelling. The special effects involving blood and guts rival scenes I’ve seen in feature films. Luckily for every artist that is too afraid there’s a fearless artist like Bryan that creates art without restrictions. The FCC doesn’t monitor your personal art so stop censoring your genius. I challenge all singers, writers, filmmakers, photographers, painters, sculptors, dancers, and dreamers to emancipate your art.
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