Comments on: Snore, Snore, Snore… http://artsandsouls.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/snore-snore-snore/ Artisans on Art - Bolton Artisans Guild Members Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:30:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: acrawley63 http://artsandsouls.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/snore-snore-snore/#comment-4 acrawley63 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:58:26 +0000 http://artsandsouls.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-4 I admit I'm not an early morning person though I sometimes work late in the evening. However, I think we can all relate to that feeling of "will they or won't they" like my work. One thing that really helps me get through those times is to remember that someone's "not liking" my work has nothing to do with me; for whatever reason, it just doesn't appeal to that viewer. I know this is easier said than done because, as artists, our work is often very personal, coming from our heart and soul. However, if you like your work, that should be your first "litmus" test. And yes, I know, we don't always like our own work. Often times I have to walk away from it and return later with a fresh set of eyes and a fresh perspective. As artists we often seek "approval" of the audience when we should probably look to ourselves first. As you grow as an artist and become more comfortable and confident with your skills, you may still want the "approval" of the audience, but if they don't "get it" or are critical, the "sting" of those words does lessen because you are satisfied with your work. I admit I’m not an early morning person though I sometimes work late in the evening. However, I think we can all relate to that feeling of “will they or won’t they” like my work. One thing that really helps me get through those times is to remember that someone’s “not liking” my work has nothing to do with me; for whatever reason, it just doesn’t appeal to that viewer.

I know this is easier said than done because, as artists, our work is often very personal, coming from our heart and soul. However, if you like your work, that should be your first “litmus” test. And yes, I know, we don’t always like our own work. Often times I have to walk away from it and return later with a fresh set of eyes and a fresh perspective.

As artists we often seek “approval” of the audience when we should probably look to ourselves first. As you grow as an artist and become more comfortable and confident with your skills, you may still want the “approval” of the audience, but if they don’t “get it” or are critical, the “sting” of those words does lessen because you are satisfied with your work.

]]> By: Would be Wise http://artsandsouls.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/snore-snore-snore/#comment-3 Would be Wise Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:51:41 +0000 http://artsandsouls.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-3 Oh those midnight hours, I remember them well. Can't do it myself so much these days, but it is certainly a time when the creative spirit speaks. I have learned that the things I make appeal to some and not others. That an item can sit on the shelf for months and then be the one thing someone must have. Also, perhaps not everyone is worthy of your creation, not everyone can see the beauty, not everyone's soul is ready to respond. I think it is almost essential to experience the light and the dark, we have more depth that way, and I bet nothing will stop that insistent little creative urge from filling you with joy and inspiration again and again and again. Making you vulnerable, again, and again and again. There you are up amongst the great artists of the centuries. Rightfully so. Oh those midnight hours, I remember them well. Can’t do it myself so much these days, but it is certainly a time when the creative spirit speaks.

I have learned that the things I make appeal to some and not others. That an item can sit on the shelf for months and then be the one thing someone must have.

Also, perhaps not everyone is worthy of your creation, not everyone can see the beauty, not everyone’s soul is ready to respond.

I think it is almost essential to experience the light and the dark, we have more depth that way, and I bet nothing will stop that insistent little creative urge from filling you with joy and inspiration again and again and again. Making you vulnerable, again, and again and again. There you are up amongst the great artists of the centuries. Rightfully so.

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