Comments on: The #1 Priority for Artists

By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 14:27:46 +0000

Sounds like a good plan, Jane.

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By: Jane Rochelle

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:58:09 +0000

When I feel stuck, I make sure I’ve had water and some healthy carbs, then either a walk or music usually gets my energy moving and Im ready to work. 🙂

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By: Anita

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 16:07:01 +0000

I really needed this article. I needed someone to give me a sharp kick and tell me to get on with it. No more excuses. I start a part-time job next week but am determined that this is only going to be temporary as I am determined to get back to earning from my art. Studio time every afternoon and weekends. The job is just a mean to an ends. Table is cleared. Easel is set up. The work starts now!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 01:32:43 +0000

In reply to Jan Kobe.

Jan: Really happy you’re here. Sounds like you might benefit from a timer – limiting your inspiration time.

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By: Jan Kobe

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 18:59:18 +0000

I too am a Facebook user every day sometimes twice a day. I love being inspired by the 20 art groups that I am a member of. It also is difficult to make time to paint when I work about a 26 hour a week part time job. I will try to be more disciplined in my studio times and thank you for the words of wisdom that even thought you might not be painting, just be in your studio to visualize, smell the paint and look through your planned compositions. It helps to hear other’s stories also so thank you for sharing!

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By: Debra LePage

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:38:58 +0000

In reply to Tricia Young.

I just came across this blog entry. Having also broken my wrist 9 years ago in February, I felt the need to reply to you. Though a simple fracture, and not my painting hand, this left me feeling very distracted and vulnerable. I pushed myself to get to the studio each day but had a lot of difficulty getting started on anything. For reasons I don’t fully understand, I pulled out some paper I hadn’t used in 8 or so years and just began playing with it. in a way that was quite different than my usual painting style. Very quickly, I had an “aha” moment and was on my way to a brand new process that I have been working on ever since. It seemed to be based on that vulnerability- a more organic and intuitive process with unique results. It’s unclear to me whether I would have gone down this road had it not been for the fractured wrist. I just want to encourage you to open yourself to what also may evolve as you push to get back to work. Hoping healing is swift and you will enjoy your pending retirement.

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By: John Prout

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:28:25 +0000

Well, to be quite frank, production isn’t a problem for me, SELLING is the problem. I have no end of sculpture subject ideas…. oh, there is the problem of finding a place to put completed art, and coming up with the money to have them put into bronze or another medium…. unfortunately, I can make ’em faster than I can move’ em …..JP

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By: Mary Kemp

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 15:58:41 +0000

Yes Alyson, I remember those days before digital cameras and the internet when art business was a lot harder. Photographing art was so difficult and specialised and as an artist I didn’t have the contact I have now with other artists. But I do agree that the internet is a great delaying tactic. You’ve just got to get in the studio and make art. I uaually get down there at least four mornings a week before anything else can take my mind away. We need people like you to keep us on the straight and narrow. Thankyou!

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By: Peaxhy

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 19:18:53 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

I have just seen a picture that could be the all time perfect picture for domestic violence organizations, who would I contact?

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By: Mardi

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:43:20 +0000

Thank you for reminding me to my studio, and yes, thank you so much for doing what you do with you blog. I cannot thank you enough.

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