I being new to this site and have in the pass enjoyed reading others post on blogs. I have made a comment here or there. Afraid at times not to hurt or step on someone feet or feelings. Also if my writing sucks, well I always say I paint it better then I can write it...lol
I have spent out 50 years of my life doing art since I was 5, not the "here is the coloring book" but the training by fine artist, the trade. 18 years of drawing, painting. Driving to find the perfect spot for light, color, shade. I have sat with the best artist and watched them at work, at shows. Entering in contest, fairs, shows.
All walks of life coming in their booths and telling their tale's. From old to the very young. When people came up and asked the question of..... How do you do that...."years of love", My aunt paints... "that's great", .....so on there is always a come back.
When children come into the booth, my grandparents had things for them to do so their parents could look, or they would be working and children would gather to watch, they asked question, which all were answer. I having fabric always have the fear of sticky hands. Telling them to look. Pointing out feathers or gems taking their minds off wanting to touch. Don't get me wrong I do fear little kids in the booth, but I have three grown children so I do know how to handle them.
Now in private lesson we study the master but was to find our way to express our view through painting. In art school when in Art History we study the master and painted in their style our own work. When I was teaching watercolors I would always asked my students to bring in photos, scrap pictures out of magazines (never just one but many). When teaching children at a private school I use a program of "In touch with art" blending math, science and history through art. The rules of study but make it your own.
There is always the fear of someone copying ones work. How do we handle it? Well you all had great ways on this subject!!
There was question about lessons...One way that hasn't be talked about is... when using gemstones I get where do you get them....I have a girlfriend that has a bead shop. I pass out her card because she sells bead and has classes. She gives a discount for me when buying supplies for new clients. That is one way to pass the headache to someone else.
Yet the Accessory world it is hard! Don't get me wrong fine arts is hard to do but, in fashion accessory world it is a dog e dog world, it has been that way forever. Coming up with something new, fresh and keeping up with trends wow !! Always coming up with new design each spring, summer, fall and winter.
Maybe I am wrong or pissed off a few artist but, this is my life. This is how my grandparent made their living and now it is mine. I was given a gift. I do this because it is in my blood. I do it for the love of art. To keep it alive.
Thank you for this group and letting me post, thank you for a site for artist to be out their and know that I am not alone!!
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