english estrange simonson

Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts.  And never hope more than you work.

Rita Mae Brown

Second last of our reading assignment, bunnies~  tomorrow we're done.

9. Know the Key Players. Have you ever noticed that successful artists know who the key people in the art world are? They may not be big buddies, but they are aware of the important collectors, influential gallery dealers, the current museum directors and curators, and the active arts critics and writers. This acquaintance didn't happen because of their success. Rather, it created their success. These artists know the importance of relationships, especially in the art world, which is a surprisingly small world built upon networking and friendships based on similar interests and mutual respect.If you want to be a successful artist, it is important for you, too, to know who the key arts people are. As you progress with your career you will need to interact with them at one time or another. You can't afford to take the attitude that people will seek you out because your work is so interesting. There are many active, ambitious artists who already know how important good relationships are to their career, and they, too, are seeking the attention of these key players.There are many opportunities to meet and get to know the important players. You meet them by attending openings, lectures, presentations, and classes. Consider becoming a volunteer or docent at a local museum. You will meet the museum staff along with the collectors who visit. Use these opportunities to expand your acquaintances. Know who the key players are and, soon enough, they will know who you are.

Monster skin rugs-   Joshua Ben Longo.  wool felt and polymer clay

Chandelier Tree    

Masaki Momoko and Tokura Rina created their shop, dubbed "Cheesy's" because they were "eager to make accessories that they themselves wanted to wear."

Raven with quills:  Gertie Cleary of Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, saw a raven perched on her fence with porcupine quills stuck in its face. The overly-friendly juvenile raven had a run-in with a porcupine, then made a better choice to let the woman get close. Cleary, wisely wearing loves, did what she had to do. The bird, clearly in pain, waited for Cleary to get each one of the quills out.