10 Things artists should be thankful for
Interesting article and good to put into practice - though it's not thanksgiving day - and here is the link: www.artadvice.com/blog
By the time most artists come to see me, they are usually beaten down and depressed by the struggles of the artworld. They have been abused by their galleries, taken for granted by their collectors, misunderstood by their families and exhausted from juggling real life with creative need. It is so easy to forget how special you are, when there is no one around to remind you, but you. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I give you my list of 10 Things Artists Should Be Thankful For. Print this out, fold it up and put in your wallet. Send it to your artist friends. Read it whenever you feel all your work is for nothing and you are thinking maybe you should just stop making art and grow up. Post it in your studio when you are wondering what the heck you are going to do with all this work? But, most of all…believe it. Remember, it is impossible to feel thankful and be depressed at the same time.
1. I am thankful that I am not one of the majority of people in this world that wakes up every morning, goes to a job they hate, just to come home and do it all over again.
2. I am thankful that when I am away from my studio, my ideas come with me, they keep me company everywhere I go.
3. I am thankful for this passion that gives me so much joy (and angst) but mostly joy.
4. I am thankful that when I have left this earth, I will leave something meaningful behind.
5. I am thankful that I have a mind that can not sleep, I will never be bored.
6. I am thankful that there is a part of my life that nobody can control, except me.
7. I am thankful that no one in the world can ever take this gift from me.
8. I am thankful that I am brave, it takes courage to pursue my gift.
9. I am thankful that I am never satisfied, it forces me to move forward and grow.
10. I am thankful I discovered this list! Pass it on.
Interesting article and good to put into practice - though it's not thanksgiving day - and here is the link: www.artadvice.com/blog
By the time most artists come to see me, they are usually beaten down and depressed by the struggles of the artworld. They have been abused by their galleries, taken for granted by their collectors, misunderstood by their families and exhausted from juggling real life with creative need. It is so easy to forget how special you are, when there is no one around to remind you, but you. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I give you my list of 10 Things Artists Should Be Thankful For. Print this out, fold it up and put in your wallet. Send it to your artist friends. Read it whenever you feel all your work is for nothing and you are thinking maybe you should just stop making art and grow up. Post it in your studio when you are wondering what the heck you are going to do with all this work? But, most of all…believe it. Remember, it is impossible to feel thankful and be depressed at the same time.
1. I am thankful that I am not one of the majority of people in this world that wakes up every morning, goes to a job they hate, just to come home and do it all over again.
2. I am thankful that when I am away from my studio, my ideas come with me, they keep me company everywhere I go.
3. I am thankful for this passion that gives me so much joy (and angst) but mostly joy.
4. I am thankful that when I have left this earth, I will leave something meaningful behind.
5. I am thankful that I have a mind that can not sleep, I will never be bored.
6. I am thankful that there is a part of my life that nobody can control, except me.
7. I am thankful that no one in the world can ever take this gift from me.
8. I am thankful that I am brave, it takes courage to pursue my gift.
9. I am thankful that I am never satisfied, it forces me to move forward and grow.
10. I am thankful I discovered this list! Pass it on.
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10 cosas por las que los artistas deberían estar agradecidos.
Artículo interesante y bueno para ponerlo en practica - Aunque no sea el día de acción de gracias -
Aquí está el link donde lo encontré: www.artadvice.com/blog
Cuando la mayoría de los artistas vienen a verme, por lo general se sienten abatidos y deprimidos por las luchas del mundo del arte. Han sido objeto de abusos por parte de sus galerías, sus coleccionistas dan todo por sentado, se sienten incomprendidos por sus familias y agotados de hacer malabares con la necesidad de creatividad. Es muy fácil olvidarse de lo especial que uno es, cuando no hay nadie alrededor para recordárnoslo; solo uno mismo. Por lo tanto, en este espíritu de gratitud, te doy mi lista de las 10 cosas por las que los artistas deberían estar agradecidos. Imprímela, dóblala y ponla en tu cartera. Envíalo a tus amigos artistas. Léela cada vez que sientas que tu trabajo no sirve para nada y piensas que tal vez deberías dejar de hacer arte. Ponla en tu estudio para verla, cuando te preguntes ¿ que diablos voy a hacer con todos mis trabajos? Pero, por encima de todo, cree en ello. Recuerda, es imposible sentirse agradecido y estar deprimido al mismo tiempo.
1. Estoy agradecido por que no soy uno mas de la mayoría de la gente en este mundo que se despierta cada mañana y va a un trabajo que odia, sólo para volver a casa y volver a comenzar de nuevo.
2. Estoy agradecido que cuando estoy lejos de mi estudio, mis ideas se vienen conmigo; que me acompañan a todas partes.
3. Estoy agradecido por esta pasión que me da tanta alegría (y también angustia) pero, sobre todo, alegría.
4. Estoy agradecido de que cuando me vaya de esta tierra, voy a dejar algo significativo detrás.
5. Estoy agradecido de que tengo una mente que no puede dormir, nunca estaré aburrido.
6. Estoy agradecido de que hay una parte de mi vida que nadie puede controlar, excepto yo.
7. Estoy agradecido de que nadie en el mundo puede quitarme este don.
8. Estoy agradecido de que soy valiente, se necesita valor para seguir con mi don.
9. Estoy agradecido de que nunca estoy satisfecho, me obliga a seguir adelante y crecer.
10. Estoy agradecido que encontré esta lista. Pasarla a otros.
1 comentarios:
That advice is great!! And so true. Artists are blessed people. :)
Thank you for coming by my blog to say "hi" earlier.
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