Comments on: Your Life’s Work: The Artist’s Retrospective

By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 16:08:56 +0000

In reply to William Hagerman.

Lovely quotes and story, William, Thank you for sharing.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 16:07:41 +0000

In reply to Phil Kendal.

It could, but many artists have good reason for not showing early work on their sites.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 16:07:07 +0000

In reply to debra disman.

That’s really weird, but I think that’s a Facebook glitch.

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By: William Hagerman

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:01:49 +0000

While getting ready to have a garage sale,(Oh misery!) my wife was pricing some of her old books. One was nothing but quotes on different topics and I turned to the section on art quotes. I came across two that seems to fit with the idea of a retrospective.
“Art is a human activity consisting in this, that one man (or woman) consciously, by means of certain external signs hands on to others feelings he has lived through, and that other people are infected by these feelings and also experience them.” Leo Tolstoy
“An artist carries on throughout his life a mysterious, uninterrupted conversation with his public.” Maurice Chevalier
As you look at your life’s work it will mirror the peaks and valleys of your life and how it influenced your art. I recall the first painting I did after my father passed away over 30 years ago. It turned out to be the best painting I did prior to that as well as a time after.
It seemed to paint itself. It’s size was 15″x30″ and was a night scene with the moon showing in the sky. I still have that painting. Whether we realize it at the time or in hindsight our art has a story behind it even if it’s a short story. Given enough time stories are added and it becomes a collection and it begins to speak volumes.

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By: Phil Kendal

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:46:20 +0000

Your website can act as the definitive retrospective exhibition of your art…organised from most recent first to the oldest last…

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By: debra disman

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:22:40 +0000

This is what i get:
If you’re interested in licensing your art, read on
http://www.artbizblog.com
I’m a little late sharing this information with you, but if you’re interested in licensing your art, this is a terrific opportunity to learn about licensing from the comfort of your own home.

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By: debra disman

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:21:54 +0000

Alyson…when i try to share to FB…i get a different Post (about art licensing that comes up…how to stop/heal this???!!! Want to share these great posts to FB! Thank you…

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By: Leslie Allen

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 18:26:59 +0000

I’ve been thinking about a retrospective for some time now. Thank you Alyson for this thoughtful article.
I am already planning a “Virtual Exhibition” for this fall. Stay tuned.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:54:58 +0000

In reply to Sari.

Oh, you make me smile, Sari. Thank you!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:54:39 +0000

In reply to Robert Bean.

Yes, of course, Robert. But that takes away the kinesthetic benefit. Still, I can see a benefit to doing both and great value in being able to do it quickly on the computer when you need to.

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