Seeing Green one way or another
I was looking out the window and relishing all these glorious shades of green and thinking of floss and french knots and creating a little mossy woodland on my embroidery sampler.
I remember Northumberland's mossy woodlands with ferns and bogs, and little rabbits with fluffy tails, and bluebells as far as the eye could see. No wonder people believed in faerie's and elves when they walked in these woods.
French Knots, black bead, Satin Stitch and I just made the tail up so I haven't a clue if it is a recognizable stitch or not . I had SO much fun doing this little bunny, and as with all the images on the sampler so far, my OWN design (no transfers).
Member at Large
er' get that out of your mind. I wasn't talking about the external plumbing of the male species. No! I'm talking about my status as a member of the National Embroiderers' Guild of America.
Cool Stuff
Got to check out the work of Sandrine Pelletier , just love how the various media is integrated, but wow those lace/latex\resin skeletons are amazing.
Reality Check
It seems my last post resonated and I really appreciated the comments and support, thank you
Here is an article in response to a question; I wanna be a famous artist and make lots of money
Good advice to those who are pursuing the business of art, and a reality check for those who followed all the "right" steps. I'm not saying people shouldn't try, but there comes a point if you're beating your head against the wall it's time to change your approach.
I have found there's a way to make money in the arts
Write a book on how to make money as as artist
Appeal to their ego and and invite them to exhibit for a month in a vanity gallery (for a fee)
or sign up for a bogus art fair OR pay to be in a vanity publication
Scam em" (gosh why do people keep falling for this?)
Start an art school
Okay that was rather jaded, but hey this is the reality
I remember Northumberland's mossy woodlands with ferns and bogs, and little rabbits with fluffy tails, and bluebells as far as the eye could see. No wonder people believed in faerie's and elves when they walked in these woods.
French Knots, black bead, Satin Stitch and I just made the tail up so I haven't a clue if it is a recognizable stitch or not . I had SO much fun doing this little bunny, and as with all the images on the sampler so far, my OWN design (no transfers).
Member at Large
er' get that out of your mind. I wasn't talking about the external plumbing of the male species. No! I'm talking about my status as a member of the National Embroiderers' Guild of America.
Cool Stuff
Got to check out the work of Sandrine Pelletier , just love how the various media is integrated, but wow those lace/latex\resin skeletons are amazing.
Reality Check
It seems my last post resonated and I really appreciated the comments and support, thank you
Here is an article in response to a question; I wanna be a famous artist and make lots of money
Good advice to those who are pursuing the business of art, and a reality check for those who followed all the "right" steps. I'm not saying people shouldn't try, but there comes a point if you're beating your head against the wall it's time to change your approach.
I have found there's a way to make money in the arts
Write a book on how to make money as as artist
Appeal to their ego and and invite them to exhibit for a month in a vanity gallery (for a fee)
or sign up for a bogus art fair OR pay to be in a vanity publication
Scam em" (gosh why do people keep falling for this?)
Start an art school
Okay that was rather jaded, but hey this is the reality
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Here are a few things that got me through a life as an artist:
1. Sorted mail for post office.
2. Delivered cars for car dealer.
3. Copy boy for newsroom.
4. Washed dishes for steak house.
5. Packaged chicken for TV dinners.
6. Emptied office waste baskets.
7. Mopped school halls.
Takes flexibility. But the financial life of an artist can be sustained. I am now retired.
This is getting kind of weird. You wrote about wanting/not wanting to be a "famous artist". I wrote a post about "What if". Then today, I wrote about children and creativity and Deb Colter wrote about the lack of play in children's lives. I think a lot of us bloggers are channeling each other. LOL LOL
Anyway, I stopped by to give you a little present. I thought you might like these pics. Take a look:
http://www.newyorkshitty.com/?p=19216
Your friend,
Shereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
and thanks for the link, what a TREAT! I love that eye.
I would go to your art school :)
I have had 15 mins of fame twice, and to be frank it didn't do much for me. All that counts is being able to do art.
Is teaching art really a bad thing if it enables you play in your spare time?
We have things set up that I am able to stay home and still work full time on my art.
After a year I will reevaluate, but until then I am just not going to worry about the business of art.
And I love you are taking time off from the business of Art and just listening to the muses. You rock on with your bad self! I am cheering from the sidelines. And can't wait to see what comes out of this vacation.
Awesome bunny by the way. So rockin!
Unfortunately I've done lots of research into the business side of art already (although I appreciate all of the links you provided in that section of this post.) The problem remains my art, in of itself, which is why I've been considering quitting the scene altogether. I think it's just a matter of getting used to the idea. I suspect I've already made up my mind...
Lana, letting go takes time and it took me quite a few months of struggling to come to terms with letting go of trying to have a career (as in paying the bills kind).