Comments on: Death Comforts You

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:11:18 +0000

Jake — it’s not about technical perfection. ANYONE can be taught how to draw perfectly… The trick is being willing to pour yourself into the paint.

By: Jake

Jake — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:46:57 +0000

Saying anyone can do what you do is bullshit. I can’t even draw a stick man well and my creativity level is about that of a small insect. So get over it dude, you have telent, hold your head high and pull your shoulders back, I know I would if I could create and draw like you. Your quite lucky.

By: tisonlyi

tisonlyi — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:41:49 +0000

“Most people know what is going to come in the future, because it’s already happening.” - Terry Pratchett

I think I read that 15 years ago in The Colour of Magic(?) but every day it seems to have a new application.

Create art - you will be/are an artist.

By: estrojenn

estrojenn — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:51:46 +0000

also - why put in the effort, when you can just steal the fruits of someone else’s effort?

By: Dustin

Dustin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:34:00 +0000

There are as many routes as you can imagine to getting a show:

- Know somebody. That always helps. I’m sure you know somebody if you think hard enough.

- Submit some work for a juried show. Often, these are theme shows, so your mileage may vary.

- Get a group of artists together (if even 2 or 3) and have a group show. There’s less pressure on you, and a gallery owner can be a little more willing to book a group because there’s a variety of work being shown.

- Rent a library gallery space, or even get a show at a coffee shop. Every little show counts, no matter what anybody says.

Unless you know somebody, getting a one-person show as your first is nearly unheard-of, even if it seems that way. Most people will need to work their way up to bigger and better shows. Which is a good thing: you’ll learn along the way how the system works, how to prepare for mounting a show, etc.

I started having shows at 17 or 18 with some school friends, and within a year we must have put on 6 or more shows, with each one getting more and more press coverage (I even managed to sell a piece). After a few shows, you might find that gallery reps are coming to YOU, rather than the other way around.

As far as advice for your work: get a lot of it. A lot. It’s like any other portfolio - the better it’s put together (with consistently good work) the more likely you’ll grab somebody’s attention.

I know, all painfully obvious, but sometimes it’s good to hear. Don’t look over the small shows, commercial shows, etc.

By: estrojenn

estrojenn — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:17:33 +0000

omg a gallery show would rock…it would totally remind me of my first year at york getting drunk for free and pretending the first year art was deep.

cheese platters and kegs…woo hoo!

also

*still waiting patiently for caitlin to post*

By: Wldfire_1

Wldfire_1 — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:18:54 +0000

Always love your artwork, and think that people would flock to buy your art!!

By: gaz

gaz — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:57:49 +0000

looks amazing, kinda reminds me of a devildriver video

i need some of your art bro…….problem is i think im not the only one in the que

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:19:32 +0000

Correction; She ascertains that she has not had a show, doesnt have enough work in recent years and knowing her mad skillz, this is criminal but that’s beside the point. Unfortunately it sounds like there is much networking involved…
“if you have a body of work you document it, and you just go around and introduce yourself and say you’re an artist who is interested in a show. The galleries take a huge cut from any sales you make which is how they pay their bills, so whether or not they take you just depends on if they think they can sell you to their normal clientele, so you’re better off going somewhere that is as much in tune with your work to begin with as possible”
You know all of this already I’m sure so really it’s more a question of gallery hunting at this point.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:08:31 +0000

Does the popout menu on the left display “this webpage cannot be..” for anyone else? When I click on the “Popout Menu not working?” link, it just moves it down slightly. Any idears?