tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770277846591515435.post6049802227185384836..comments2024-02-28T19:01:38.420-06:00Comments on The Painting Life: Six Observations on Being an "Artist"Byrne Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483285005782515422noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770277846591515435.post-50782986730953850462009-09-02T10:03:53.999-05:002009-09-02T10:03:53.999-05:00Thanks,Euphrosene Labon, and I agree--I'm a re...Thanks,Euphrosene Labon, and I agree--I'm a realist and know you have to do paying work when you'd rather do something else. I was speaking in the artistic sense of being able to create the artwork you really really want to do (and that it also sells!) I appreciate your comments and please visti and comment oftenorbisplanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630238366195390660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770277846591515435.post-41153811601609081032009-09-01T12:02:35.537-05:002009-09-01T12:02:35.537-05:00Ah if only pleasing one's self paid the bills ...Ah if only pleasing one's self paid the bills in a timely fashion! <br /><br />I actually do agree with you, but in order to please one's self, there should also be a bread and butter option too, don't you think?<br /><br />EuphroseneEuphrosene Labonhttp://www.euphrosenelabon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6770277846591515435.post-16547605929534694542009-08-31T19:24:38.262-05:002009-08-31T19:24:38.262-05:00Hello! These are some great observations... I'...Hello! These are some great observations... I've written a response to this on my blog as well as added a seventh observation of my own: to advance your art career you need to put yourself into situations that make you uncomfortable. Thanks for the post!Mirandahttp://www.learntoart.comnoreply@blogger.com