It's Not Easy

I often read about the troubles that artists have with galleries.
The more I read or hear about how some art galleries treat their artists, the more I am glad to be able to handle
my own art business.
Marketing experts abound in the art world, this makes me wonder how many of these people make art on a
regular basis.
There are no easy paths to a successful art career, one has to be able to stand the slings and arrows that come with the art life.
I know this is not news to many people. I just have to say it. If one can endure the rewards can be very satisfying.
The only thing I would change in my own art life is, I would've learned more about the business side of being an artist a lot sooner.
There are no magic answers to being a successful artist, it's not easy.

Longevity Matters

I hit the big 70 today. Just wanted to note it here for posterity. My art life continues, I am glad to heat and eat as an artist.
I also am glad to have several colleagues, who, like myself, just forge ahead in the art world.
I will make some drawings today to commemorate my getting to be 70.
I will also celebrate not being starving artist.

An American Paradox

The United States Artists website is full of information. In November the organization awarded fifty $50,000 grants to American artists in many different disciplines. Since the NEA gutted the individual artists grants, USA Artists has come to the plate.
There's a section on their website that states 96 percent of people want art in their communities, only 27 percent believe artists contribute a lot of good to society.
Hey , I don't make the news, I just report it.
Anyone can look this information up.