Artists create art for several reasons: recognition, religion, impulse, and self-expression. Some artists seek fame and fortune through their art, hoping to earn a livelihood. Others create art to glorify their faith or as an offering to deities. Some feel a strong internal drive to create, spending much of their time doing so out of passion. For many artists, their creations are a reflection of themselves and a way to express ideas and emotions that can't be conveyed through words alone.