A good artist will produce better art with cheap crayons than a bad artist with the absolute best oils, acrylics, or watercolors. That’s just a fact. You know it. I know it. Everyone knows this. Just like give a guy like Carlos Santana or Jimi Hendrix a cheap guitar and have him battle a newbie… Continue reading Technique over Tools
Tag: mindset
I’ll let you in on a secret
I’m going to let you in on a secret. I don’t know what I’m doing half the time. Actually, half the time? Heh. That’s generous. Most of the time. And I’m not talking about watercolors. I’m talking about life. The thing is, neither does anyone else. We’re all just winging it. Life doesn’t come with… Continue reading I’ll let you in on a secret
Does your artwork have a common theme?
Does your artwork have a common theme? If so, great. If not, does it need a common theme? Honestly, I like artists who are somewhat consistent. And I notice that when you could recognize someone’s work, it sells better. So a partial answer to the second question – yes, if you want to sell it.… Continue reading Does your artwork have a common theme?
If you’ve done it once, you can do it again
Humans are complicated beings. But there are pretty much two different mindsets. No, most people aren’t either or. They’re a percentage of each one. You got a scarcity mindset. These people believe that if I win at something, that severely lessens your chance of being successful at it. Needless to say, these people aren’t exactly… Continue reading If you’ve done it once, you can do it again
Jealousy is poison for your art career
I thought “one more time.” And I co-formed a band, two guitarists, a bassist/vocalist, and a drummer. I played lead and rhythm and the other guitarist played rhythm and lead guitars. We struggled. Barely got by. I was delivering pizza to make ends meet. The most we ever made in one night was $43. Four… Continue reading Jealousy is poison for your art career