creating in your studio?

Posted on July 1st, 2009

Yesterday while working on a mailing for my gallery in Buffalo with a group of artists we started a discussion about working alone as a artist.   The seven artists there  felt that painting, drawing, or doing their art in front of other people was way too intimidating for them.  I do not agree at all.  Yes, as a artist I need quiet time to think and create, but sharing what I do is something I need too.  Whenever I do workshops or demonstrate photo transfers to a group of school children or artists it makes my day.  I know I was blessed with a gift.  This thought drives me every day in my work.  Artists need to know that you grow as a artist when you share the process with others.  After all we are a very important part of this world.  We need to grow and we need to educate the public.  I know I have something to share in this world that is special and all mine.   I plan on sharing through education every chance I get as a artist.  I know I learn something every time I do.  Lets not be so afraid to show the path that takes us to our next great work.  Hope to see you out there too.