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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is an official test that places you inside of 1 of 16 personality groups. There’s a bit of controversy surrounding the MBTI. Some people argue that people give the test too much credit. Others swear by it. Regardless of whether you hate it, love it, or if you’ve never heard of it, understanding your personality can help you develop your artistic talent.
First, I want to do a few disclaimers. The only way to get a true reading of your Myers-Briggs personality is to pay and take an official test. There are a bunch of free tests online (such as this one or this one). They’ll give you a fairly accurate reading, but you should keep in mind that they aren’t in anyway associated with the official MBTI.
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Also, the 16 personality types are combination of different personality traits. They run into a “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” type of situation. Each personality type is different, so be sure to study your profile to get an accurate readout.
1. Extrovert (E) vs Introvert (I)
This scale determines whether you get energy from others or from within. This can have a huge impact on your productivity. If you’re an E, then you’ll probably work well in group projects. If you’re an I, then you’re probably better off locking yourself in a room and working alone. It might be a good idea to pursue a career that melds well with your E or I personality. If you fail to nourish this aspect of your personality (such as an E being forced to work alone all the time) then you might often feel drained and unmotivated.
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2. Intuitive (N) vs Sensing (S)
People often have a little bit of trouble understanding this scale because it’s so abstract. Basically, N people see the big picture and take in broad concepts while S people rely on their senses. Naturally, Sensing individuals make excellent artists (the ISFP is often called “The Artist”). Their mastery of detail and their close connection with their physical senses means that they can create highly-detailed artwork. If you’re an N, don’t think that you’re out of luck. Intuitive artists can very easily excel in types of art that focus on the broad picture, such as concept art. The details aren’t really important when you’re sketching out concept work — what truly matters is the broader emotional and aesthetic impact.
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3. Thinking (T) vs Feeling (F)
Are you logical or emotional? This scale probably won’t have a tremendous impact on your work as an artist. It will, however, majorly affect how you interact with others. I recommend reading up on this scale in order to get a better idea of your strengths and weakness in group settings.
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4. Judging (J) vs Perceiving (P)
Ps like to go with the flow and thrive on chaos. Js prefer order and structure. The J-P scale is one of the most readily apparent scales in the workplace because so many jobs have J requirements. You have to show up on time, be organized, and take care of tiny details. As a J, you will probably work well in an environment where you can complete your work without interruptions and follow a regular schedule. Ps, on the other hand, are much more chaotic. If you’re a P, then you should always leave yourself a little bit of wiggle room for spontaneous creativity and whim. Indulging your random desires will generally make you a happier person, which leads to better artwork.
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