With creativity comes the decisions about how hard to work on a particular project. Discipline usually goes hand in hand with accomplishment. Just as action is necessary for any kind of success.
I illustrate this idea with a pencil portrait of a young girl. She is a very pretty and lively girl and doesn't need extra decoration around her. I nonetheless chose to place her in front of an interesting batik wall hanging when I took pictures of her....and furthermore decided to draw the background. I probably spent as long on the design in the back as on the actual portrait. Did I have to do that for a pleasing portrait? No. Does it help in creating a memorable statement. I believe so.
We all have to pick and choose our battles. Go ahead and have the discipline to create unique and personal statements in whatever medium you express yourself. The effort will be worth it.
