tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post4309462900572146623..comments2024-03-28T03:17:28.911-04:00Comments on Art With a Needle: Advice to a confused artistKathleen Loomishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930922068379938756noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-79635559734780187522010-07-19T20:54:28.055-04:002010-07-19T20:54:28.055-04:00Thanks for your post! It helped me to hear how o...Thanks for your post! It helped me to hear how other people are dealing with this issue, to hear what they are thinking and doing about it. I'm right in the middle right now: trying to decide if I want to do the marketing it will take to really make a living at this, or find a job to support myself.Roxane Lessahttp://www.roxaneisathreadhead.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-33555247243652254612010-07-18T22:37:17.674-04:002010-07-18T22:37:17.674-04:00Hi, And thank you for your post ... I believe ther...Hi, And thank you for your post ... I believe there are a whole lot more artists out there who would benefit from your thoughts. This post is so extremely insightful and sometimes to hear someone else say what you can't straighten out in your own head ~ it just a very good first step to moving forward.<br />Bravo and would absolutely love to hear more!<br />Very best wishes,<br />BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626883492562306615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-15647167260242622042010-07-18T11:07:49.471-04:002010-07-18T11:07:49.471-04:00Thanks for such a thoughtful post. The only caree...Thanks for such a thoughtful post. The only careers advice I received at art school was find another job to support yourself as you will never make money from fiber art. So I have a 'portfolio' career (artist, writer, editor, teacher, lecturer and mother) so I don't have to make quilts with birds on blue. I forget sometimes and get discourage when my work doesn't sell. Thanks for reminding that I'm not necessarily a failure just because my work does not sell in copious/any amounts!Gillian Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556883292848482765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-49127302297019605412010-07-18T10:30:54.638-04:002010-07-18T10:30:54.638-04:00Your post probably just changed my life. I may ha...Your post probably just changed my life. I may have heard this advice in one way or another other places, but what you said makes so much sense and the way you put it together just struck a chord in my heart. I have a lot to think about, but a specific direction to take (for a change!) Thank you!Cheryl E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17797016337624461292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-6754236618933108412010-07-18T10:24:26.423-04:002010-07-18T10:24:26.423-04:00Thanks for your thoughtful reply to the original q...Thanks for your thoughtful reply to the original question, Kathy. Taking the time to address this is a boon to all and just a small representation of your big heart.<br /><br />LisaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140675211931598431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-50886577285145628972010-07-18T09:48:53.578-04:002010-07-18T09:48:53.578-04:00Robbie -- you're right, of course, about $50,0...Robbie -- you're right, of course, about $50,000. But it's surprising how many people will talk about wanting to make a living at art without giving any thought to how much constitutes a living. If they did, perhaps they would realize that they need to do a lot more than sell their art, such as teach, etc. Or that they can never realistically "make a living" out of it. Some people have managed to buck the odds, but I'm a believer in the don't-quit-your-day-job approach to art.kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588118538433483895.post-68046292169376719822010-07-18T09:32:21.610-04:002010-07-18T09:32:21.610-04:00I think you have some really good points in your p...I think you have some really good points in your post. I also think the reality of being a fiber artist that's going to make a living is not very realistic for the majority of us. So, yes, you need to set a goal of what you want to do but...I think unless you are a teacher, writer, developer of some unique technique or product you are not going to make the 50K a year in this art world. Just enjoy doing art! Find a library or gallery to display your art if that's what you want for people to see your work...and continue to enjoy the journey. Yep, this is just my 5 cents worth..ok, maybe it's only a penny's worth!Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.com