Seth Godin has some profound insights when it comes to making Art.

He starts off by defining Art as:

Art is a human act, a generous contribution, something that might not work, and it is intended to change the recipient for the better, often causing a connection to happen.

Then he goes on to say:

You can be perfect or you can make art.

You can keep track of what you get in return, or you can make art.

You can enjoy the status quo, or you can make art.

And the concludes by giving us a choice:

The most difficult part might be in choosing whether you want to make art at all, and committing to what it requires of you.