Who is the Artist

The term Artist can be used to describe anyone who creates. The Barista at Starbucks is an artist to be able to remember all those drinks - even to write them down. When I write, I can feel the Artist within me stirring and sometimes what comes out is good. When it is good, I always feel like I am only the instrument of the Artist Within. This is most felt when I paint. I usually have an inspiration or idea of what I want to paint or how I want to begin. A colour, a background and then I begin. It is never as I expect. I am truly guided and when it is good, then I know that there is no me and I am one with that universal consciousness. That is all well but the problem is when it isn't good. That when I want to take ownership of my work and criticize myself as having no talent. If the Gift of talent is from the Guide - how can I own my failures. Perhaps my failures are gifts as well.