Being an artist is a hard, and somewhat tricky, thing to be. Artistry requires that one show parts of themselves that make them vulnerable in order to create the best art possible. As a Mormon, this can be even more difficult. In general, religiousness is not the most sought after thing in the popular arts today, however, I do feel as if it is important if a Mormon wants to keep their identity firmly etched in them. Since the best way for an artist to do well and be successful is for them to appeal to a large group of people, Mormons do have to be a bit careful. Although it is important to stand for what they (we) believe in, if they go around in a preachy way, they will not gain the respect they desire, or the attention their work may deserve. Also, when depicting stories, for example, they will need to do so in such a way that they do not go against what they stand for and believe in, which can be a very difficult thing to judge. However, if they can figure out this balance, then they will be able to better represent their values because others will already enjoy and admire them for their artistry.
Though it may seem challenging to find stories of light to tell, if one really looks at the world around them, they will find them in abundance. Oftentimes, when one stops to really understand an individual's story, they will find it full of light and goodness. These stories can inspire new stories, or even become a story that an artist recreates. Either way, noticing the light and goodness, and extraordinary greatness of each human can and will be a wonderful means of finding heartwarming stories that can uphold LDS values.
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