Monthly Archives: September 2009
TEN MYTHS ABOUT ARTISTS#10: You Have to Go to Art School to Be a Real Artist
MYTH: You need an MFA to be a real artist! REALITY: The real proof is in the work. I couldn’t get into the art school at the university of my choice (The University of Michigan.) So maybe my attitude about … Continue reading
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TEN MYTHS ABOUT ARTISTS #8: You’re only a REAL artist if you’re ONLY an artist
Myth: Real artists devote their entire life to art; real artists never compromise! (And its corollary: Artists sleep til noon because they don’t have real jobs to go to.) Reality: Any time you can make art is a good time … Continue reading
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BANNER BUY
I subscribe to a newsletter from Rena Klingenberg called Home Jewelry Business Success Tips. I always learn something new. Last week, I read this article on web banners. I’d been struggling with making my own banner. I love the one … Continue reading
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TEN MYTHS ABOUT ARTISTS #7: Real Art Doesn’t Match the Sofa
MYTH: Real artists never compromise. They never make art that has to matches a sofa. REALITY: Just exchange “some” for “real”, and “sometimes” for “never”. Oh, heck, just stop making things black and white, and let some gray area in. … Continue reading
Filed under art, body of work, craft, creativity, envy, inspiration, myths about artists, telling your story
September 11, 2009…and life goes on.
I meant to write this on my birthday, September 11. But I spent the day with my family. Which is the way it should be. And by waiting a day or two to post, I found that same ol’ three-of-a-kind … Continue reading
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TEN MYTHS ABOUT ARTISTS #6: Artists Are Mentally Ill, Alcoholic, Violent S.O.B.s.
MYTH: Artists are crazy people who are willing to starve for their art, and they drink too much, and, oh, they cut off body parts, too. REALITY: Normal people are artists, too. We love a good story, don’t we? “Van … Continue reading
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TEN MYTHS ABOUT ARTISTS #5: My Art Speaks for Itself
Myth: My art speaks for itself. I don’t have to explain anything!” Reality: Your art will sell better if you can tell your story, create an emotional connection with your audience, and inspire a desire for your work. We all … Continue reading
