artistic survival skill
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what is art for and 3 ways to find out
Professional artist’s ask themselves “what is art for?” and answer it for themselves because that helps us know why we’re doing what they are doing. And knowing this helps you keep on course. Here’s a sketchbook page from a time when I was examining this question: For me “art is for” good mental health practice – and to provoke a smile, a…
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best artistic life trick
When I went to art school I didn’t know how to cook. Art school was expensive and the rough average materials costs to do my “homework” were about $30. (in late 1980’s dollars in Oklahoma) for each homework assignment in each class. There was major homework each week, for at least one class – usually more –…
