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Hey, I'm Mac! I'm a visual artist 28 years old struggling to 'really' find my type for the past few years. I've tested as INFJ and INFP anytime I take the "16 types test" it's about half and half INFJ/INFP. However I've ALWAYS got INFj on Socionics which as I understand it is an INFP for the MBTI. Also, I've quite literally always got 5w4 with only a few times getting 4w5 on the Eneeagram. I've been watching videos/reading articles on both of the types. Even had someone on here "more in the Socionics realm I'm assuming" type me (by looking at my face!?) as INFp(Socionics)/INFJ(MBTI) with the so-called Archetype Sergei Yesenin. I'm curious to know if that Archetype holds weight, and from what I read, it basically looked like an INFJ/INFP Hybrid "for lack of being more knowledgeable" though I could be wrong and probably am.
One of the main things that has been bothering me is a few of the stereotypes for either or type. I've heard so many 'typical-traits' for both that I know I can no longer be objective in figuring it out on my own as much as I'd like to. I've also read/watched things where they basically say its next to impossible if not fully impossible to be a INFP 5w4.... I've always got 5w4 as I said before.
Unfortunately, I'm very Idealistic and incredibly self critical, perfectionistic and a generally all around artistic person (Which I've seen used to describe both types...). I can usually take criticism well now (I didn't always though, I was told I was too sensitive many times in school growing up.) but depending on what is about. But if it's about something like my artwork I'll usually get defensive
unless the person actually knows what they're talking about and not being condescending. Most of the time if someone criticizes the way I look (I have huge stretched ears and covered in tattoos) I'll usually just brush it off or laugh as I feel bad for them being worried about something so petty they doesn't really involve them and then move on.
I'll give you an example of when I get defensive and how I've responded...
Someone left a comment like this on a page I post my artwork on ( I had done a hyper-realistic drawing of my sisters cat for this example. But I do a lot of surrealism and impressionistic art as well as photo and hyper-realism. )-
*Random person*: "Hyper-realism isn't really art. I don't see how all of you consider this artwork, I could just take a picture and have this!"
*I was really angry but I responded this way*: Taking a picture with your cell phone is not going to be anywhere near as inspiring if you just took a picture of the cat and posted the picture. The art is in the awe a hyper realistic piece invokes in the viewer, it doesn't have to be you're niche but totally disregarding it as art would be the same as disregarding a mathematician that is so good they're faster than or just as fast as a computer. The art is in the artists passion, dedication and patients. Looking at hyper-realism is intended to inspire wonder, and curiosity. To imagine how many hours of their life and countless drawings they've done before to get to the level they're at now! Being able to provide an piece where the image as a 'whole' is a focal point. Everything is in focus and has been given the same amount of special attention. Please feel free to down-vote my artwork, but do not tell me what is and isn't art. There's a difference to critiquing someones art and being an ass."
Alright well I think that's all I'll write for now, sorry it's so long. But if you have any insights/advice I'd love to hear it! I'm fairly well versed in the functions and know why this may 'seem' obvious if you know them, I'm claiming INFP/INFj 5w4 for now but maybe you can provide some insight. Thanks and sorry again for this being so long winded.
One of the main things that has been bothering me is a few of the stereotypes for either or type. I've heard so many 'typical-traits' for both that I know I can no longer be objective in figuring it out on my own as much as I'd like to. I've also read/watched things where they basically say its next to impossible if not fully impossible to be a INFP 5w4.... I've always got 5w4 as I said before.
Unfortunately, I'm very Idealistic and incredibly self critical, perfectionistic and a generally all around artistic person (Which I've seen used to describe both types...). I can usually take criticism well now (I didn't always though, I was told I was too sensitive many times in school growing up.) but depending on what is about. But if it's about something like my artwork I'll usually get defensive
unless the person actually knows what they're talking about and not being condescending. Most of the time if someone criticizes the way I look (I have huge stretched ears and covered in tattoos) I'll usually just brush it off or laugh as I feel bad for them being worried about something so petty they doesn't really involve them and then move on.
I'll give you an example of when I get defensive and how I've responded...
Someone left a comment like this on a page I post my artwork on ( I had done a hyper-realistic drawing of my sisters cat for this example. But I do a lot of surrealism and impressionistic art as well as photo and hyper-realism. )-
*Random person*: "Hyper-realism isn't really art. I don't see how all of you consider this artwork, I could just take a picture and have this!"
*I was really angry but I responded this way*: Taking a picture with your cell phone is not going to be anywhere near as inspiring if you just took a picture of the cat and posted the picture. The art is in the awe a hyper realistic piece invokes in the viewer, it doesn't have to be you're niche but totally disregarding it as art would be the same as disregarding a mathematician that is so good they're faster than or just as fast as a computer. The art is in the artists passion, dedication and patients. Looking at hyper-realism is intended to inspire wonder, and curiosity. To imagine how many hours of their life and countless drawings they've done before to get to the level they're at now! Being able to provide an piece where the image as a 'whole' is a focal point. Everything is in focus and has been given the same amount of special attention. Please feel free to down-vote my artwork, but do not tell me what is and isn't art. There's a difference to critiquing someones art and being an ass."
Alright well I think that's all I'll write for now, sorry it's so long. But if you have any insights/advice I'd love to hear it! I'm fairly well versed in the functions and know why this may 'seem' obvious if you know them, I'm claiming INFP/INFj 5w4 for now but maybe you can provide some insight. Thanks and sorry again for this being so long winded.