tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390405606083298634.post2200281411572761624..comments2023-10-18T08:22:19.943-07:00Comments on Jose's Art Journal: The numbersJose Luis De Juanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00871683935365621880noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390405606083298634.post-53901358910853418182014-02-12T12:30:30.268-08:002014-02-12T12:30:30.268-08:00Thank you Albert. One of the things about about ar...Thank you Albert. One of the things about about art is that you have to put ALL the work upfront. I think it is essential to realize you need to paint and paint and paint and put your best effort in a sort of "runner's solitude". That is, do not expect praise or benefits of any kind upfront or even from every piece you create. The benefits are reaped at a later date if at all as the "body" of work starts to speak for itself. <br /><br />Jose Luis De Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00871683935365621880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390405606083298634.post-56261247877362729672014-02-11T19:48:49.648-08:002014-02-11T19:48:49.648-08:00Jose...I liked this post very much. I found it in...Jose...I liked this post very much. I found it insightful, courageous, and tenacious. From what I see you have very good chances of making this your day job. If you could find a way to cut back on expenses here and there, and of course selling more artwork. Btw..maybe upping your price just a bit, might help. I would very inspired that people are finding sympathy with your work. I think it was Degas or Winslow who qouted, "If you keep at it someone will eventually find sympathy in your work".<br />..good post. Get the Gamsol out and fire away.<br />AlbertAlbert. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894071024736025338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390405606083298634.post-45447814930733878992014-01-30T23:52:16.650-08:002014-01-30T23:52:16.650-08:00Thank you Judy. I think it must be a European thin...Thank you Judy. I think it must be a European thing but I had to lay the numbers out there. It's a measuring tool. I hesitate to say it measures success but , what the heck, may be they do. In that case, I have to do a better job and not be carried away by negativity.Jose Luis De Juanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00871683935365621880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390405606083298634.post-68897486798560596812014-01-30T18:58:58.958-08:002014-01-30T18:58:58.958-08:00Lively,energetic painting; man, it is bold and raw...Lively,energetic painting; man, it is bold and raw of you to openly state your business details. Interesting for sure, but to me it just reinforces how hard the art life is, and most artists know this. Only the ignorant folks who say 'you're lucky, you have fun painting everyday' will raise their eyebrows at this. That alone makes this post worthwhile.<br />But it is blue info, much like hearing the low pay of skilled musicians, all arts really. It's a drag especially for someone at your skill level. Sorry I guess I'm not saying much, but I wanted to acknowledge your strong candor.<br />Judy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09176284042670900772noreply@blogger.com