I had study Master Kukai traditional calligraphy in Japan for 8 years, since I was 4 years old.After that I have been learning "painting" and "what is art" by myself and another artist.
I think : Art is a mirror of the human heart of now.
It is not necessary to know how an artist sees own works.
Instead, explore your own feelings after seeing an artwork.
Art is a means of deep introspection, for human feelings and thoughts are ever-changing.
About for me : I cannot leave from brush. I am an art-aholic.