There is no doubt that times are tough. Money is tight and spending those hard earned dollars on non-essentials is something we must give a second thought to. We ask ourselves “do we really need that?”, “is this going to help me now or in the long-term?”
I’ve had people ask me why I work so hard on my artwork when it’s not a necessity. I can’t possibly expect to sell anything in these hard times, can I?
For a while I took to heart what they were saying, second-guessed myself and dropped the paint brush, so to speak. Not anymore. Even though times are tough and money isn't plentiful, the reason I continue to draw, paint and create, is because I think most people understand that art is a necessity in life.
For a while I took to heart what they were saying, second-guessed myself and dropped the paint brush, so to speak. Not anymore. Even though times are tough and money isn't plentiful, the reason I continue to draw, paint and create, is because I think most people understand that art is a necessity in life.
Whether you choose to purchase a painting of a beautiful landscape for your living room, or commission a portrait of your loved ones or yes, even your pet, to place on your fireplace mantel, you are giving yourself a gift of beauty, a gift of memories past and a gift of memories to come. Giving yourself or someone you love, a gift of creativity makes life more bearable during the tough times.
In my opinion art gives pleasure, beauty and memories to the soul, therefore, Art is a necessity and people are willing to pay an artist to bring these things into their lives.
In my opinion art gives pleasure, beauty and memories to the soul, therefore, Art is a necessity and people are willing to pay an artist to bring these things into their lives.
I can be that artist!
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