To be a better artist you must make yourself a more interesting person. Interesting people are better painters, photographers, storytellers, designers, and writers.
Be genuinely interested in other people if you wish to become an interesting person. The more you are interested in others, the more interesting they find you. To be interesting, be interested.
My three-step process to becoming more interesting is:
1. Read books.
2. Step out of your comfort zone.
3. Be interested in others.