What do you do to stand out as an artist?

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Permalink Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa on March 22, 2009 at 2:47pm

Thanks, Pierre for the reply. Yes, you are right. I am really surprised. Every artist wants to sell his/her work. But surprise, surprise, most of them don't know how to stand out! Some don't even want to stand out! I recently read an article on how to become a successful artist in which the author clearly mentioned that in this competitive world unless & until the artist stands out as a leader in the art world, he or she cannot succeed. That is why I started this discussion. The replies really puzzle me. If the artists themselves are not interested in standing out will the buyers notice them?
Krishna
Pierre Tavlitzki said:

In a previous network (which has been deleted by its owner) I took the opportunity of a very active discussion to invite the artists to define themselves and their art in about 15 lines. The idea was to build a file with their short CV's for helping them as a group to contact auctioneers.

No member replied ; I think that no member appreciated that their customers need to understand who they are, who were their teachers, why they feel that their art is different of the art of the others.

If an artist does not make the effort to market his art, nobody will be interested to buy it.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Forbus on July 14, 2009 at 3:26pm

Some ponder why they do art, why they are poor artists, why they must do business with art, why they must justify the time to create, some even have to explain the imagery. I do art because I have to, I cannot stop. It has possessed me and I don't intend to fight it. It is also a tribute to the Gods, as all art began. We are playing with God in a lovely whimsical way when we create for his kindness and compassion to us. It is of no accord what God you create for but believe me, when you are in the zone of mindlessness and you are making beautiful pieces of art, you are playing with God. Namaste, Miguel

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Permalink Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa on July 15, 2009 at 8:27am

I too am not trained & I am a self-taught artist. I feel what comes from the depth of the mind & the bottom of the heart is the real art & you don't need training to communicate your feelings to the world through art.
I wish you all success
Krishna

Sinnet Olina Tiwaz said:

I do art because this is the only way my soul is speaking freely and I simply need to be in close contact to the soul of mine. I am happy when people want a piece of my soul's unique expression. In this way I feel I am sharing light and love that comes straight from heart.

I am self taught, I never went to art schools and I do not feel I have too. The crooked and experimental paintings of mine are a blend of will (thought/idea) and feel (subconsciousness), I honor the crooked and mysterious ways of the unconscious.

Many blessings,

Sinnet

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Permalink Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa on July 15, 2009 at 8:29am

How true!

Michael Forbus said:

Some ponder why they do art, why they are poor artists, why they must do business with art, why they must justify the time to create, some even have to explain the imagery. I do art because I have to, I cannot stop. It has possessed me and I don't intend to fight it. It is also a tribute to the Gods, as all art began. We are playing with God in a lovely whimsical way when we create for his kindness and compassion to us. It is of no accord what God you create for but believe me, when you are in the zone of mindlessness and you are making beautiful pieces of art, you are playing with God. Namaste, Miguel

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