FIND YOUR OWN WAY
There are times when an artist is bursting with
ideas. So many so fast so hard to keep up. The
biggest hindrance to that flow, an outlet. How
long can someone store piece after piece? I
love my work, I live it and I live in and around
it. With no where to go, no where to show, one
gets stuck. I never thought it was lack of ideas,
lack of inspiration, but, in fact, lack of
audience. Inspiration comes from those who
view that of the artist soul. Without that, one
can’t sustain all the work and discipline needed.
Years, many years ago, the artist was revered,
treasured. Held up and supported by royalty.
Allowed years to create a masterpiece. How
many of us can spare years for one piece of
art? What an amazing piece that would be.
No, you have to be fast. You have to have
plenty of pieces and you better know someone
going in.
I found my own way. I really didn’t care who
saw my work, I just wanted to bring joy to
someone, anyone who would appreciate it. I
stumbled onto the idea that it can be viewed,
just, change the way it is viewed. No one
thought painting for the blind was a great idea.
My shows have all been solo shows. Shows
with award winning performers and celebrities.
I just love what I do and the fact that it is being
viewed is all the inspiration I need to keep
going. Selling my work is great, but showing it
is spectacular. Having one person say, I really
enjoy your work will keep me going for quite a
long time.
Find your own way. Other wise, know
someone and have plenty of money to get
noticed. My first and most adored painting was
done on cardboard. I know of an artist that
was a wall street millionaire, who, now lives in
a small cottage and paints beautiful landscapes
on paper bags. He has had some solo shows as
well.
Find your own way. As an artist, you must
create or you will get depressed. A depressed
artist can not create. A real catch 22. FIND
YOUR OWN WAY.
Marelle
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