Debra is someone I would love to sit around a campfire with :) it was such a pleasure to chat with her and learn from her. I remember after the conversation feeling like she had settled an anxiety that I had within me, I was judging myself a little too harshly. Embracing seasons is something I have learned to do in other aspects of life, from how I eat to how I tend to my garden, to my social activity levels throughout the year. Yet i had never thought to approach my artist journey in that way, understanding it too has seasons that need to be embraced.
As someone transitioning from a long career in another field into a more serious art practice, I found this article especially meaningful. I'm about the same age as Debra, and her perspective strikes me as both realistic and refreshingly down-to-earth.
One thing I remind myself of often is that if I never sold a single piece of art, I would still make art. The marketing side matters, of course, but I think each of us has to find a way of sharing our work that fits who we are and the life we want to live.
If that effort eventually generates enough income to take my wife out to dinner now and then in this next phase of life, I'll consider that a pretty good bonus. Thanks for sharing Debra's perspective.
Debra is someone I would love to sit around a campfire with :) it was such a pleasure to chat with her and learn from her. I remember after the conversation feeling like she had settled an anxiety that I had within me, I was judging myself a little too harshly. Embracing seasons is something I have learned to do in other aspects of life, from how I eat to how I tend to my garden, to my social activity levels throughout the year. Yet i had never thought to approach my artist journey in that way, understanding it too has seasons that need to be embraced.
She’s pure of heart. ❤️ such a blast!
Very helpful and confirms the journey I am on is the right path.
Thank you for your comment!
Really helpful.
I'm glad you found something useful!
This is really solid amazing advice, thank you.
Thank you so much. Debra knows her stuff.
Thanks 🙏 I really needed to hear some of this
thanks for letting us know! It inspires us to keep publishing when we know it was helpful!
As someone transitioning from a long career in another field into a more serious art practice, I found this article especially meaningful. I'm about the same age as Debra, and her perspective strikes me as both realistic and refreshingly down-to-earth.
One thing I remind myself of often is that if I never sold a single piece of art, I would still make art. The marketing side matters, of course, but I think each of us has to find a way of sharing our work that fits who we are and the life we want to live.
If that effort eventually generates enough income to take my wife out to dinner now and then in this next phase of life, I'll consider that a pretty good bonus. Thanks for sharing Debra's perspective.