Thanks for this great analogy on my all time favorite holiday story. It reinforced what I've been thinking all year, that once I believe I'm creating art for money, my paintings look dead. When I think of how I love the painting process and how it may delight others, the paint comes to life. Merry Christmas to you and to all!
Wonderful story! Maybe a message to me: I had raised all my prices because others had, and because "professional artists" had scolded me for charging too little. Doing so, I had abandoned all my local viewers and buyers. It made me rethink what my true purpose was, and that was to make people happy. Money and fame are not my #1 purpose! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
I know personally of what he speaks. As a child, I wanted to capture the beauty I saw in the world, and give it back for others to enjoy. I have been blessed several times in my life, by a small handful of people. But in general I keep asking "Why am I here?" when I do art shows, and come home with all that I took! Last year with 4 major shows, and close to $4000, I had one sale, for $15 to a 10 year old! Yes, finding the passion to paint...once again, is my Christmas wish!
Ha Ha! Well written. The barrage of ads and sales and buy this and that. It is driving me crazy! I haven't been sending emails and codes about sales. It's been quiet - a respit from the nonsense. My Christmas Wishes for all are about to be sent! Love this message.
This was so meaningful. Thank you, Clint.
Thanks for this great analogy on my all time favorite holiday story. It reinforced what I've been thinking all year, that once I believe I'm creating art for money, my paintings look dead. When I think of how I love the painting process and how it may delight others, the paint comes to life. Merry Christmas to you and to all!
Wonderful story! Maybe a message to me: I had raised all my prices because others had, and because "professional artists" had scolded me for charging too little. Doing so, I had abandoned all my local viewers and buyers. It made me rethink what my true purpose was, and that was to make people happy. Money and fame are not my #1 purpose! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
I know personally of what he speaks. As a child, I wanted to capture the beauty I saw in the world, and give it back for others to enjoy. I have been blessed several times in my life, by a small handful of people. But in general I keep asking "Why am I here?" when I do art shows, and come home with all that I took! Last year with 4 major shows, and close to $4000, I had one sale, for $15 to a 10 year old! Yes, finding the passion to paint...once again, is my Christmas wish!
Well done! Thanks.
Ha Ha! Well written. The barrage of ads and sales and buy this and that. It is driving me crazy! I haven't been sending emails and codes about sales. It's been quiet - a respit from the nonsense. My Christmas Wishes for all are about to be sent! Love this message.