tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post6782721784470443487..comments2023-10-25T06:46:20.822-04:00Comments on Figures...My Art and My Life: The Week of WTFKrystyna81http://www.blogger.com/profile/15511024163507167473noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-64601220916785895652012-01-24T21:36:04.427-05:002012-01-24T21:36:04.427-05:00I am sorry. What does "academic" mean a...I am sorry. What does "academic" mean anyways? Your work is lovely.Lisa Graham https://www.blogger.com/profile/17908986924935514538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-28540994588238654492012-01-23T23:01:02.743-05:002012-01-23T23:01:02.743-05:00It seems to me that not selling an original painti...It seems to me that not selling an original painting because the artist sells prints of that same painting is the same as a musician not being permitted to perform live because his or her songs are already on the radio. Am I right?? We artists need to take back the power. We are in charge--not the galleries. Not the curators. US! Ha! Wow... WTF??? Where did that come from... :) <br />Keep on keeping on.StormcrowNaturePreservehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737451249770080082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-25230274367543491172012-01-22T17:04:25.441-05:002012-01-22T17:04:25.441-05:00Well given that I am your friend I know I am compl...Well given that I am your friend I know I am completely biased... but it seems logically a gallery owner should view your work and then if she decides she likes your style?? Then she has you show in her space because she can trust your vision. You have more than enough examples of excellent work that there should be no question. I can say for one that I am so excited about what masterpiece you come up for me! Let me know if my comments try to squash your artistic gift ;)Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234147604672764766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-70213258428270816082012-01-20T11:14:46.320-05:002012-01-20T11:14:46.320-05:00As frustrating as your week sounded like it was......As frustrating as your week sounded like it was... the good new is that it's over. Now you can take a step back, breathe (breathe in paint anyway), and let this week make you grateful for all the others that go better. You're work is beautiful and that gallery owner sounds egotistical and uninspired. Also like you said, if you can't find a model for your Wednesday nights, paint each other, critique each other, or do a still life (like egg cartons lol). Don't let precious time go to waste. Good luck with the next week and I hope it brings the ying to last weeks yang.Nikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799422410384445598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-77640823886633705752012-01-20T10:07:54.817-05:002012-01-20T10:07:54.817-05:00I think I know that freakin' gallery owner. I...I think I know that freakin' gallery owner. I am pretty certain. I was selling pieces there and she wanted me to paint like some other artists out of state. I thought WTF, too. Right after telling me that she said it wasn't working out, despite my paintings selling there, and then got those artists on board. Everything is her gallery looks the same, and the funny part is the one painting she didn't like of mine turned out to be a huge hit and has gone viral. Seriously. You are great at what you do, bugger off d.a. gallery owner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-11192117574287609652012-01-20T09:22:28.597-05:002012-01-20T09:22:28.597-05:00With the title "the week of WTF" I total...With the title "the week of WTF" I totally expected to see failure after failure of paintings posted. No not here. What do I find, but a lovely light-bathed model rendered with care and emotion. Most galleries would be thrilled to receive her. <br /><br />Funny post. Sorry. Sometimes listening to someone else's week of horror makes you laugh at your own. I had to keep reading on... I like how you declared this week over. Such a definitive. Go girl, take control!<br /><br />I don't deal with prints, so have never faced this problem with galleries. I do understand your point and feel it's totally up to you how you sell your work. I'm certain there are galleries out there that won't mind if you offer prints on your site. Don't give up just because one gallery was so negative. From what I've experienced, one has to push to get into galleries. They don't just come knocking on your door. (would be nice) <br /><br />Paint your passion. It's always the best! And have a better week...Susan Rouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811139850899265798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-9157257101029458232012-01-19T20:23:06.490-05:002012-01-19T20:23:06.490-05:00i'm sorry to hear about your gallery woes! you...i'm sorry to hear about your gallery woes! you should definitely look for a gallery who is excited about your work..someone who wants to sell it... that gallery sounds horrible! your work is beautiful - i have a BFA in painting and show my work in juried competitions as well in a gallery here in kansas, and i do not think your work looks 'academic'. i don't know why she said that. i would definitely take your business elsewhere!!!! as much commission as galleries take, they should WANT your business.... keep making beautiful work. i'm trying out watermedia for the first time and looking at your work for inspiration!shealeigh fine art: paintings & drawingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142065094501248569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-63717679620400074512012-01-19T18:45:32.595-05:002012-01-19T18:45:32.595-05:00Yes yes and yes. I attempt to remain open-minded, ...Yes yes and yes. I attempt to remain open-minded, but my personal experience with galleries ranges from lackluster to unethical. Two years ago I left a gallery after they told us that we're never to hand out business cards at shows. I will never, under any circumstances, agree that an artist should not communicate with their collectors. No way. <br /><br />As far as prints go, I think they're great! About four years ago I was an originals-only artist, but I had so many people requesting them, I finally realized that it's not just about making extra money on a sold painting (which is great!) but also about connecting with your fans! Not everyone can afford originals, but they should be able to participate with you and support your work! That's what it's all about. :)<br /><br />(And yes, print buyers have come back and bought originals from me.) Totally worth it!<br /><br />Great post, sorry it was inspired by a bummer week.Shayla Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258335546244298221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-21061047047837958812012-01-19T15:25:25.421-05:002012-01-19T15:25:25.421-05:00Lately I have heard quite a bit of griping by some...Lately I have heard quite a bit of griping by some people about how artists should not sell prints if they want their originals to sell. I'm not sure I understand it. Sorry you had such an awful week. <br />:( <br /><br />And your last statement really stuck with me. Creating authentic work that is true to you. THAT is how your masterpieces are made for sure! :)Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-92165389793189387122012-01-19T13:03:33.477-05:002012-01-19T13:03:33.477-05:00God, what a great narrative! I so relate, and now...God, what a great narrative! I so relate, and now I have a name for the syndrome. Thanks for that for starters. <br /><br />The gallery thing ... I have had a couple of similar experiences, and boy, did I get a bad taste in my mouth. The sting remains when I think about it, but, for the most part, I am gaining confidence and a modest following and reputation and I need to remember that.<br /><br />It may sound trite or hackneyed to say "it's their loss," but it is. Your work is wonderful, and I so look forward to your blog updates. <br /><br />Re the model issue, yes, the sketching of others is sometimes way more valuable than the model experience. My students refer back to the times we sketched each other. <br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing. Sometimes we are in our studio space, isolated, and wondering if what we do has meaning. The internet has allowed linkage with others of like minds and support of what we do. We are all more so much more alike than different, and your story affirms that!Dee Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931159853001302126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-38529287779497203012012-01-19T11:41:34.148-05:002012-01-19T11:41:34.148-05:00Bravo! I love your don't let them get me down ...Bravo! I love your don't let them get me down attitude!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-67081903655576835522012-01-19T11:06:57.459-05:002012-01-19T11:06:57.459-05:00That gallery doesn't seem worth your time. I t...That gallery doesn't seem worth your time. I think that rule about selling prints is complete crap. Making it as an artist is hard enough without all the road blocks. Your work is great, don't let that lady's ego get you down. I know the feeling of having a model bail. Sometimes just not even showing up w/o leaving any way to contact them. Definitely frustrating.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424578720876645591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-68281658398271103112012-01-19T10:53:17.832-05:002012-01-19T10:53:17.832-05:00Thank you, Vicki! Now, I just have to stick to the...Thank you, Vicki! Now, I just have to stick to the plan :)Krystyna81https://www.blogger.com/profile/15511024163507167473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-90952563718646792932012-01-19T10:52:48.732-05:002012-01-19T10:52:48.732-05:00Helen - thanks so much! I am going to keep workin...Helen - thanks so much! I am going to keep working hard...let's hope it lets me keep living my dream! Happy painting!Krystyna81https://www.blogger.com/profile/15511024163507167473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-19728547824021522132012-01-19T10:51:32.643-05:002012-01-19T10:51:32.643-05:00Tina - I agree! Other stuff will happens, and I n...Tina - I agree! Other stuff will happens, and I need to be able to focus: deal with it and move on. Thanks :)Krystyna81https://www.blogger.com/profile/15511024163507167473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-90922193190335684222012-01-19T10:37:44.736-05:002012-01-19T10:37:44.736-05:00Oh, how those WTF weeks are. So sorry you had to d...Oh, how those WTF weeks are. So sorry you had to deal with that gallery and the rest of the misery.<br /><br />Good for you for making a problem solving plan for the future.<br /><br />Love your art,<br /><br />xoxoVicki Holdwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080822190815460018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-46286131702194291972012-01-19T10:33:05.356-05:002012-01-19T10:33:05.356-05:00Hi there! I read your post and I totally agree wi...Hi there! I read your post and I totally agree with you. You're the artist and you decide the path to follow.I'm an amateur painter but I can recognize talent when I see it.<br />You are one of those rare artists who is true to herself, you cannot go wrong. You'll get what you deserve pretty soon, I'm sure. <br />Congratulations for your fine work.Helen H Trachyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460338225744567908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-31592635411179552102012-01-19T10:31:15.975-05:002012-01-19T10:31:15.975-05:00Your work is absolutely beautiful and inspiring. M...Your work is absolutely beautiful and inspiring. Maybe weeks like this can be a reminder to draw your focus away from the external and back into your creative inside world and remind you why you do what you do. The other doesn't matter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116778080248600830noreply@blogger.com