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I meet the man that runs Print Mafia tonight at walmart |
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Posts: 479 01/14/08 12:09 AM |
and asked the age old question in my field.
how did you make it so big in such a small town? he said " 10 yrs of hard work and pushing my stuff" we talked and he was a cool really laid back kinda guy one day i hope i can be half as big as he is. |
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Posts: 3066 01/14/08 7:19 AM |
Shaggy,
I sure hope you make it big one day. But the main thing is you must like what you do in order to be successful at it. That's more important than money or position sometimes. It might require you to work for others in the same field to learn the business end first and build the capital to be able to branch out on your own. I hope to have my own gourd patch this year. BFN, I'm happy with my little artistic hobby.One of a kind you know. 
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Posts: 5085 01/14/08 8:52 AM |
bgpackrat wrote: Truer words were never spoken. I have met many people in my 29 years and when someone tells me they don't like what they do, I know they will not be
successful at it and are just wasting their time.
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Posts: 3066 01/14/08 10:10 AM |
The majority of people polled say they don't like the job they are in. When inquiring further as to the reasoning they don't like the job they are
in, you will find most people don't like to work for "the man", or the benefits may not be good.
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Posts: 479 01/14/08 1:31 PM |
bgpackrat wrote: i love being artistic and creating stuff. im working on getting a job doing that but since ive never had a job doing art no one will hire me to do it. its a catch 22 which i love because everyone that sees my work tells me i need to be an artist yet i cant get hired to paint a curb. im working on getting a really nice portfolio going so i hope i can get a job somewhere but since my resume does not show any art work done in the past 10
yrs for any company i dont even get interviews but im hoping to change that in the next couple weeks
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Posts: 479 01/14/08 9:13 PM |
bgpackrat wrote: i dont hate my job at the hotel but i would rather be a full time artist. the hotel job allows me to meet really nice ppl and do almost nothing and get paid for it on a normal basis right now until i can make a full time living off my art. |
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Posts: 3066 01/14/08 9:57 PM |
It has always helped me to network my talents into various fields that I never thought of. I think I mentioned before that if you can donate (yes give away) a
good piece of art to a charity (of your choice of course) that will be displayed in a public place such as a bank or a church or public space might help you
get started. I have yet to get started profiting from my work, I just have been giving as gifts and stuff to family, but my plans are the first year is to
enter a few local artist shows and possibly set up in a local shop such as a bird or nature store, and also travel to artist shows this summer to display some
of my works for sale.
In other words: Don't paint yourself into a corner and don't sit around for the paint to dry.... You got skills and you know graphics too I guess. Don't be critical of your work, that's always my downfall, but I'm new at this. |
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Posts: 479 01/14/08 10:20 PM |
ya im working on getting my art in some places in town and yes i do agree i need to start networking and getting my name out there.
ive been told im a great people person and networking comes easy its just a matter of me doing it and getting good portfolio to follow up with that networking and thats where im running in to the trouble. my portfolio is lacking and i need to get some work in there that i can truly be proud of like my dot pieces. and im working on that now, if the skating rink stuff comes through and i can get a couple more good pieces i will have something im proud of i will be set. |
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Posts: 3066 01/14/08 10:39 PM |
Take your time in your work, Take great photos of the finished pieces before selling or donating.
Even Setting up at the Nashville Flea Market might get you in good with an interior designer or such. The portraits are great you're doing. I like you style kid. You've got spunk and that's what it takes. 
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Posts: 479 01/14/08 10:48 PM |
thats the sad part, i have pieces ive done out there that i dont have any photos of at all that are awesome that i cant get photos of now.
but since ive taken pics every step of the way and im looking now into getting pro pictures done of my finished pieces. and the one thing i learn in college is true art takes time im hoping that i can do some more portraits very soon. |
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Posts: 479 01/14/08 10:54 PM |
i love how this post has 101 views and 9 comments
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Posts: 1117 01/14/08 10:59 PM |
shaggy wrote: I've looked at it a couple times, but just didn't know what to say I do however, wish you the best of luck. I'd like to see your work sometime.
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Posts: 479 01/14/08 11:02 PM |
mpagopago wrote: www.atwellart.com is my site there is a link to my dads website i keep up on there too and i will PM you some of my latest work, i cant post it just yet have to get permission from the owners.
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Posts: 3780 01/14/08 11:07 PM |
Sorry Shag. Good luck with your endeavors. I know some artists, and I can attest that it can be a lonely and meager progession.
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Posts: 479 01/14/08 11:12 PM |
luckyinbg wrote: its all good allot of ppl on here have not seen my work
there are only a few that have seen it in person and that is the true way to see it. |
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Posts: 3780 01/14/08 11:15 PM |
Dude, that is not what I meant in anyway. Please don't think that was what I meant. If so, it wasn't, and I apologize. I meant that I know some very
talented artists that haven't prospered as much as they should, that's all. I in no way was belittling your abilities. Again, in no way was I
insinuating that.
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Posts: 479 01/14/08 11:21 PM |
luckyinbg wrote: i did not take it in that way im the same way i know artist that have more talent in there big toe then i have in my whole body that are guards at a bank ive been dedicated to my art since 99 and i plan on keeping that up for a while at least i know i have talent and i know i can make some money doing it
its just a matter of finding the right ppl looking for a artist with my skills. ive pretty much given up on getting a graphic design job for now i have been focusing on my portraits and paintings. |
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Posts: 3780 01/14/08 11:30 PM |
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Posts: 479 01/14/08 11:37 PM |
luckyinbg wrote:thanx i understand im on many other bulletin boards and im the same way sometimes im thinking of getting into teaching soon but art teachers are a dime a dozen i sent you a PM of some my latest work that i cant post yet |
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Posts: 3780 01/15/08 12:14 AM |
Shaggy sent me a cople of samples of his work. One was a piece he did of someone's children, which appeared to be in pencil or chalk. It was very, very,
good. I gave my wife a chalk drawing of our daughter for Christmas one year. It was awesome, and her favorite gift I have ever given her. That was 7 years
ago, and it still hangs in our living room. The frame wound up costing more than the art work(It is about 50 inches tall). If you want to give a timeless,
and precious gift, I must strongly suggest that thought, and I'd suggest giving Shaggy a chance. When I decide to do that again, I will definitely want to
look at his work in detail and consider him for such a piece. If the samples he sent me are an indication of his abilities, he is certainly capable.
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Posts: 479 01/15/08 12:20 AM |
luckyinbg wrote: that piece is pen and ink and its all dots a form of art called pointillism its about 12 X14 and its a friends grandchildren.
and thank you thats my fav type of work todo its like therapy to me it really helps me relax and enjoy my work. if that makes any sense
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I'm terrible at motivational posts.
