My life goal has ALWAYS been one of "sharing". With my art expression, to share the beauty I see in our world, be it how light falls on a subject, or even the subject itself. Financially, I am setting pretty well, with or without art sales. So, how do I feel toward the worth of my art? Most of it is priceless, one of a kind, created from my soul. Where or why do I feel any "lack" or "failure"? When what I create, does not find a patron that wants it, thus completing my journey to SHARE! The art itself is not a failure, merely my goal!
And It is difficult to find the passion to continue to create, when my journey has not completed itself, opening a portal for me to pass thru, and to create more!
Betty, I agree in some ways to that longing for the sale, the affirmation we have made that connection we are trying to make. I hope you find that completion.
Thank you, Clint, for these words for they do deeply express my relationship with my art, it is from my soul, always has been. It is a narrative. Even over time, I look back and like most of what I have created. I find it hard to be with some painted during especially difficult times, but most are a comfort to me. Some make me smile, some make me laugh, and others may bring a tear.
As you know, I did lose a number of pieces of art recently. I loved them for how they spoke of what I was trying to express at that time. Some went back 10 years.
Yes, 10 years, I don't have a strong sales history, people do seem to enjoy seeing my art, but so far I have not found those who can connect with it in a way they want to live with it. I will keep searching for those who may.
Thank you, Clint, for these words of wisdom. When I sell a piece, I am happy and grateful, but never as happy and grateful as I am when creating it! The act of creating is where the true unstoppable joy lies. And that joy spills over into the painting for all to see and feel. What a reward, for such a simple act!
My life goal has ALWAYS been one of "sharing". With my art expression, to share the beauty I see in our world, be it how light falls on a subject, or even the subject itself. Financially, I am setting pretty well, with or without art sales. So, how do I feel toward the worth of my art? Most of it is priceless, one of a kind, created from my soul. Where or why do I feel any "lack" or "failure"? When what I create, does not find a patron that wants it, thus completing my journey to SHARE! The art itself is not a failure, merely my goal!
And It is difficult to find the passion to continue to create, when my journey has not completed itself, opening a portal for me to pass thru, and to create more!
Betty, I agree in some ways to that longing for the sale, the affirmation we have made that connection we are trying to make. I hope you find that completion.
Thank you, Clint, for these words for they do deeply express my relationship with my art, it is from my soul, always has been. It is a narrative. Even over time, I look back and like most of what I have created. I find it hard to be with some painted during especially difficult times, but most are a comfort to me. Some make me smile, some make me laugh, and others may bring a tear.
As you know, I did lose a number of pieces of art recently. I loved them for how they spoke of what I was trying to express at that time. Some went back 10 years.
Yes, 10 years, I don't have a strong sales history, people do seem to enjoy seeing my art, but so far I have not found those who can connect with it in a way they want to live with it. I will keep searching for those who may.
Thank you again for your words.
Thank you, Clint, for these words of wisdom. When I sell a piece, I am happy and grateful, but never as happy and grateful as I am when creating it! The act of creating is where the true unstoppable joy lies. And that joy spills over into the painting for all to see and feel. What a reward, for such a simple act!