Lately, as I've been browsing all the amazing artwork featured here on DeviantArt I keep asking myself the question; what inspires or motivates artists, especially amateurs to keep at it? Do they enjoy the technical process of creation? Is it the challenge of taking a few basic art tools and creating something beautiful? Or are artists fueled by a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment when they get to step back and say "It's finished" "I gave it my best shot"! I know of course it's all of these things and many more that inspire artists to do what they do. But still, I wonder; what makes all the hard work and time spent on a piece of artw