Comments on: Supply Your Why In Your Artist Story

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Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:31:24 +0000

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By: The Artistry of Margaret Stermer-Cox

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:26:51 +0000

[…] Alyson Stanfield (Art Biz Coach) had an interesting article titled “Supply Your Why In Your Artist Story”, (dated 24 July 2013) […]

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By: Bill Sotomayor

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 20:45:33 +0000

I find it strange that we all ask the “Why” of people, products or things never fully expecting to get an honest answer in return. The “Why” answer becomes formulaic in nature because we really believe that no one wants the honest answer but only one that works. The answer to the “Why” is actually a very personal response. It is easier and less personal to answer the “What” about something but not the “Why.”
I find that the more you believe in yourself and what you do, the answer to the “Why” becomes easier. Now when I answer why I create my art as I do, it gives me great joy in providing people with a very personal snippet of who I am and how I see the world within me and around me. People buy art because they are buying a piece of who you are and what you represent just like Martin Luther King says “I have a dream” as Simon states. All you have to do is look at well known people and their fan base to see what we believe in and want to know more about.

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By: Victoria Pendragon

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 01:34:43 +0000

In reply to Vikram Verma.

I see that rather a lot, Vikram.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:27:53 +0000

In reply to Sandrine Pelissier.

Sandrine: I believe the Why usually (not always) belongs in “About” info rather than a statement.
To “Art is necessary for balancing my life” I would, again, ask “Why.” What does art do that nothing else can do?
The problem with almost all of the examples you give is that they are vague.
Dig deep to find the Why. e’Layne (above) talks about how hard she had to work to find the Why. It’s not on the surface and can’t be articulate with easy words and phrases.
No one else could write your Why.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:23:58 +0000

In reply to John Morfis.

🙂

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:23:41 +0000

In reply to Tara Hutchinson.

Tara: You have a terrific, moving story and I’m glad you’re going to start sharing it more fully.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:22:42 +0000

In reply to Christopher.

I’m glad you enjoyed the video, Christopher, and are inspired to take action.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:21:55 +0000

In reply to Sari Grove.

Great story! I never heard of Hot Straws and now, of course, I’ll never forget.

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