Comments on: Is artwork marketable without talent (and developing a thick skin as an artist) http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html for the Business of Being an Artist Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:18:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: canvas guru http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html/comment-page-1#comment-17210 canvas guru Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:32:09 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html#comment-17210 interesting concepts to the above argument. Are we discussing talent or success here? Sure there are some incredibly talented artists making money but andrew does have a point. networking plays a major part in success. If you're a household name in the artworld however its prabably out of outrageous controversy. All the artists I've ever heared of have done something bizarre to get in the papers. Then they are the 'in thing' for a while and anything they do sells. interesting concepts to the above argument. Are we discussing talent or success here? Sure there are some incredibly talented artists making money but andrew does have a point. networking plays a major part in success. If you’re a household name in the artworld however its prabably out of outrageous controversy. All the artists I’ve ever heared of have done something bizarre to get in the papers. Then they are the ‘in thing’ for a while and anything they do sells.

]]> By: Andrew Knepp http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html/comment-page-1#comment-12071 Andrew Knepp Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:31:08 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html#comment-12071 Hello, i stumbled upon your website and was suprised to say the least that their is actually people debating these issues. I myself have decided to take the leap forward into my career as an artist. Having been to only one art class my whole life alot of people tell me i have what is called raw talent. Thought provoking all of this was to me but never did i feel the complete urge to pursue it with every spare minute i have until i was laid off from my job. I am only 20! Well seeing as how this could answer the question to a general audience. Spoken from the sister of a fiance of a millionaire artist out of san fransisco. Art is not about how good you are but about who you know. Wonder if that has any validity? So ....maybe i should break into some fancy upscale tea partys and clubs in san francisco to meet some "real" artists.... Hello, i stumbled upon your website and was suprised to say the least that their is actually people debating these issues. I myself have decided to take the leap forward into my career as an artist. Having been to only one art class my whole life alot of people tell me i have what is called raw talent. Thought provoking all of this was to me but never did i feel the complete urge to pursue it with every spare minute i have until i was laid off from my job. I am only 20! Well seeing as how this could answer the question to a general audience. Spoken from the sister of a fiance of a millionaire artist out of san fransisco. Art is not about how good you are but about who you know. Wonder if that has any validity? So ….maybe i should break into some fancy upscale tea partys and clubs in san francisco to meet some “real” artists….

]]> By: Ancient Artist: Developing an art career after 50 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html/comment-page-1#comment-3300 Ancient Artist: Developing an art career after 50 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:46:59 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html#comment-3300 <strong>Is it Talent, or Self-Actualization?</strong> Most artists, including myself, will rise to the bait when ever someone bandies about the T word. What is it about the idea of talent that scares us? Is it the idea that there is such a thing, leaving open Is it Talent, or Self-Actualization?

Most artists, including myself, will rise to the bait when ever someone bandies about the T word. What is it about the idea of talent that scares us? Is it the idea that there is such a thing, leaving open

]]> By: Allison J Smith http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html/comment-page-1#comment-3299 Allison J Smith Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:37:00 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html#comment-3299 I don't believe in "talent". If you follow Alison's advice 1 of 2 things will most likely happen. 1) Your in this for life and you will learn how to make your art the way you need to and learn to be successful (in your own definition of this) OR 2)You'll get pissed and quit because nothing is like you thought and you're unwilling to learn and change and make life happen for you. I don’t believe in “talent”. If you follow Alison’s advice 1 of 2 things will most likely happen. 1) Your in this for life and you will learn how to make your art the way you need to and learn to be successful (in your own definition of this) OR 2)You’ll get pissed and quit because nothing is like you thought and you’re unwilling to learn and change and make life happen for you.

]]> By: J.Feliciano http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html/comment-page-1#comment-3298 J.Feliciano Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:13:26 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html#comment-3298 Yo, E.Codina You are ABSOLUTELY right have a happy new year ! J. Feliciano Yo, E.Codina You are ABSOLUTELY right have a happy new year ! J. Feliciano

]]> By: E.CODINA http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html/comment-page-1#comment-3297 E.CODINA Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:11:07 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html#comment-3297 www:artmajeur.com/ecodina www:unique_design.boundlessgallery.com Just do the Art and the Opportunities follows you. ( Its the natural thing ) Trust me E.CODINA www:artmajeur.com/ecodina www:unique_design.boundlessgallery.com Just do the Art and the Opportunities follows you. ( Its the natural thing ) Trust me E.CODINA

]]> By: E.CODINA http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html/comment-page-1#comment-3296 E.CODINA Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:07:43 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html#comment-3296 "ART IS LIFE..REAL ART IS FOREVER" When all these political turmoil and social issues in the world is over. Only art remains, look at the ancient civilizations, Aztecz, Romans, Assyrians, etc. the only thing standing today are there art. Thats all I can say. E.CODINA “ART IS LIFE..REAL ART IS FOREVER” When all these political turmoil and social issues in the world is over. Only art remains, look at the ancient civilizations, Aztecz, Romans, Assyrians, etc. the only thing standing today are there art. Thats all I can say. E.CODINA

]]> By: Tara Carey http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html/comment-page-1#comment-3295 Tara Carey Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:11:40 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html#comment-3295 I have seen a lot of artwork sold that didn't appear to be risky to me. The audience you pull through medium and subject serve to adjudicate your work and the success or failure of the piece. I have a genuine interest in people. I love to engage them, watch and listen. I love our pasts, and our innate connection to each other. I love our what ifs; Maybe especially those. Mine exist in my mind as both hard felt regrets and lighthearted daydreams. I'm always wondering what yours are. I know that my artwork is a success when I have taken all that is the great in you and put it together with the paint. I turn the canvas and show you your best. You are more than okay, you are a work of art. Not every piece is a success, but I always know by the reaction when I turn the painting. I have seen a lot of artwork sold that didn’t appear to be risky to me. The audience you pull through medium and subject serve to adjudicate your work and the success or failure of the piece. I have a genuine interest in people. I love to engage them, watch and listen. I love our pasts, and our innate connection to each other. I love our what ifs; Maybe especially those. Mine exist in my mind as both hard felt regrets and lighthearted daydreams. I’m always wondering what yours are. I know that my artwork is a success when I have taken all that is the great in you and put it together with the paint. I turn the canvas and show you your best. You are more than okay, you are a work of art. Not every piece is a success, but I always know by the reaction when I turn the painting.

]]> By: Tommy Thompson http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html/comment-page-1#comment-3294 Tommy Thompson Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:22:05 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html#comment-3294 I hear so many people discuss "talent" when, to me, the most important characteristics are: skill, perseverance, determination, aptitude, interest, work ethic, networking, etc. I have seen many "artists" who have great talent but never accomplish much. The ones whom I admire the most are those who never stop learning, trying new things, and creating art every single day. My philosophy is "Never give up!" Tommy Thompson http://www.tommythompsonart.com I hear so many people discuss “talent” when, to me, the most important characteristics are: skill, perseverance, determination, aptitude, interest, work ethic, networking, etc. I have seen many “artists” who have great talent but never accomplish much. The ones whom I admire the most are those who never stop learning, trying new things, and creating art every single day. My philosophy is “Never give up!” Tommy Thompson http://www.tommythompsonart.com

]]> By: Gam http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html/comment-page-1#comment-3293 Gam Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:47:18 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2008/01/is-artwork-marketable-without-talent-and-developing-a-thick-skin-as-an-artist.html#comment-3293 To further stir up the waters: It is interesting to note that in the dictionary Talent points to aptitude aptitude is from apt = Latin for "to see" whereas talent is medieval English for a unit of money. Both terms refer to themselves as an innate ability. So talent technically is more the innate ability to achieve payment for your art, whereas aptitude is the innate ability to "see" or understand your pursuit in art. So although talent (in our context) likely refers to the "proof" of someone paying for the art-ifact (you're a pro!), you may be receiving payment for something other then the artistic merit of the art piece. Wherein if you have aptitude, often money may follow, but this is a secondary issue in the realm of creating art .... To further stir up the waters: It is interesting to note that in the dictionary Talent points to aptitude aptitude is from apt = Latin for “to see” whereas talent is medieval English for a unit of money. Both terms refer to themselves as an innate ability. So talent technically is more the innate ability to achieve payment for your art, whereas aptitude is the innate ability to “see” or understand your pursuit in art. So although talent (in our context) likely refers to the “proof” of someone paying for the art-ifact (you’re a pro!), you may be receiving payment for something other then the artistic merit of the art piece. Wherein if you have aptitude, often money may follow, but this is a secondary issue in the realm of creating art ….

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