Visual Language
08-29-2011, 07:54 PM
Yes, I, too am an INTJ visual artist (and have been for over 25 years as a professional).
Likely, I discover too few INTJ visual artists because, well, there are too few INTJs period! (smile)
With so few INTJ artists included in INTJ profiles, I presumed myself an INFJ for years. However, reading the profiles of INFJ artists, I baffle more than relate. I shrug if no one gets the emotional or spiritual aspect of my artwork because, well, I don't put any of that in there. I'm more interested in developing and honing artistic skills.
An avid student of color theory, perspective, value scales, proportion and design principles (such as composition and focal point), I come alive when I see competence in these (which is too infrequently). And, like most INTJ types, my own work never measures up with my standards because I keep bumping up the standards with my (obsurdly) unrealist expectations.
So, I chuckle with empathy to read the struggles of my INTJ art peers who "suffer" perfectionism and who, when attending social functions, pine for some intellectual interaction. However, I've learned to acquire social skills such as restraining a yawn (when overcome with boredom) or offering courteous nods of feined interest (instead of blurting, "Absurd!"). Quite possibly, this is as much a cause for exhaustion when attending social functions as any other, tee.
Curious: What do you other INTJ artists do to make social functions (such as art receptions, exhibit festivals, workshops) more desireable for yourselves? Note: I do these because they enhance my art career and provide networking opportunities for art sales -- otherwise, I choose my reacration according to natural enjoyment.
Likely, I discover too few INTJ visual artists because, well, there are too few INTJs period! (smile)
With so few INTJ artists included in INTJ profiles, I presumed myself an INFJ for years. However, reading the profiles of INFJ artists, I baffle more than relate. I shrug if no one gets the emotional or spiritual aspect of my artwork because, well, I don't put any of that in there. I'm more interested in developing and honing artistic skills.
An avid student of color theory, perspective, value scales, proportion and design principles (such as composition and focal point), I come alive when I see competence in these (which is too infrequently). And, like most INTJ types, my own work never measures up with my standards because I keep bumping up the standards with my (obsurdly) unrealist expectations.
So, I chuckle with empathy to read the struggles of my INTJ art peers who "suffer" perfectionism and who, when attending social functions, pine for some intellectual interaction. However, I've learned to acquire social skills such as restraining a yawn (when overcome with boredom) or offering courteous nods of feined interest (instead of blurting, "Absurd!"). Quite possibly, this is as much a cause for exhaustion when attending social functions as any other, tee.
Curious: What do you other INTJ artists do to make social functions (such as art receptions, exhibit festivals, workshops) more desireable for yourselves? Note: I do these because they enhance my art career and provide networking opportunities for art sales -- otherwise, I choose my reacration according to natural enjoyment.