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I'm not even sure what an artist is. It's so vague and large. An artist could just be someone that does thing in a certain way that is different and people find interesting and want to see more.

But if I had to really try to pin point the difference I would say that the artist has a way of being while the craftsman has a way of doing.

A craft is something you constantly work on to get better with measurements and finding the right tools and experiments with different materials.

The craftsman seek to rsgine his way of doing while the artist simply is. He simply is but.. in a peculiar way.

But I'm not even sure to be honest. I don't think there's really a definition to it.
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Sun of the Moon 9mo ago

Do you consider yourself an artist or a craftsman?

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Leathermint 9mo ago

When it comes to leather work I'm a craftman for sure. I'm good at making plans, following them and refining the craft more and more.

To me the artists in leatherwork are the people carving. Or those who vibe craft. They just go with the flow without a plan and obtain good result.

I realize saying this is extending my previous definition of artist but I think it's true. The artist dosen't need to work with a plan. But an artist can also be so much more than just tangible work. It's an overall creative person in all domains.

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Sun of the Moon 9mo ago

Great replys all around, thank you. I wonder if you get to a level of refining your craft over and over to such a point that something like a "singularity" happens and artistry explodes. Where you cant help but create something so profound and unique that any outsider would only see as "art."

Anyhow, keep at it, it will be fun to watch you craft your way into artistry my friend👏