Comments on: Committing To Your Art Career Journey

By: earnwithstudy

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 06:28:27 +0000

Hey your blog is very nice, such useful information you are sharing.

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By: Yrma van der Steenstraeten

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 18:02:33 +0000

O yes, That is very familiar. But the visitors and other artists tell you they admire your work and it is so different from the others at the show! That makes me feel great! Because you want to be different, because it comes from the heart and we are all individuals, so then it is different!

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By: Mickey Baxter-Spade

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 03:07:57 +0000

Oh my, I am a point A to point B kind of gal. Do what you came to do and back to point A. My trip is usually planned in advance. So many times I pass beautiful spots and think . . . I’ll have more time next trip. I can only imagine the creative ideas that might come from taking the road less traveled. How sad to limit ourselves and our lives. Thanks Alyson for letting me see me in a clearer light. You’ve been doing that a lot lately. I appreciate you.

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By: Laura Leeder

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 03:29:58 +0000

Such a timely post Alyson! I get so focused on the destination that I often forget to enjoy the journey. Thank You!

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By: Gwen Meharg

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:46:05 +0000

In reply to Chris Wrinn.

Me. Comparing is deadly. Studying. Contemplating. Appropriating we can live with. Comparing- not so much.

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By: Susan Pepler

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:35:03 +0000

Excellent stuff, Alyson. Your journey story can be spelled out into life in general for anybody. Thanks for sharing. The good news is, after many years of painting, or creating, marketing and selling your work, some of the lows don’t come back. As I read them I thought, yes, been there to all of them at some point, but only maybe half or less of them are a reality today … as I’ve gained knowledge, confidence and skills over the years.

I thought of another really awesome high too … selling the work! I LOVE that high, as for me it’s an affirmation that what I’m doing has an important place or role in people’s lives.

Thanks Alyson, for the reminder to find, take or make space. I do tend to point at that destination on the map of life and run like the dickens towards it, forgetting or not even thinking about enjoying “the ride” or smelling the roses … but it’s absolutely essential, isn’t it! More power to you, my fellow artists! LET’S START ENJOYING THE RIDE!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 03:18:06 +0000

In reply to Robin Edmundson.

Robin: Yay! My challenge to you is to notice 5 new things each day this week.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 03:17:26 +0000

In reply to Olivia Alexander.

Excellent advice to yourself, Olivia.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 03:16:52 +0000

In reply to Mary Martin.

Mary: Happy to hear that this arrived at a good time for you.

You know they’ll get done. 😉

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 03:16:14 +0000

In reply to Sally Evans.

Yes, Sally. We have a way of being reminded of the need for space: overwhelm, frustration, spinning our wheels, running dry on ideas … All are screaming at us to get out of our heads.

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