We believe that in the tangle of our daily demands, we find the possible in the impossible. We understand that in the crush of surviving, we thrive most when we understand and express our unique perspective and voice. We respect the creative possibilities in each of us. We support what each of us creates and … [Read more…]
It is interesting how ties from the distant past follow us. Recently, I found a packet of letters from my great-grandfather to his father discussing his preparations to leave Kentucky ahead of the impending Civil War. The planning included selling off house goods, purchasing supplies, and packing the wagons for the trek west. Over 150 … [Read more…]
A number of years ago, my family celebrated Halloween watching the sunset at Stonehenge. Going there had long been on my “Bucket List”, but visiting on Halloween was not planned. It just worked out that way. Granted, today, as the snow melt is beginning to signal springtime, Halloween seems far away. However, as I readied … [Read more…]
In another “lifetime,” I worked for an individual who deflected criticism of her planning decisions by saying, “Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” The comment squashed and squished any further discussion because who wants to have a simple mind? However, last week’s look at consistency brought the quote alive, and I asked myself a … [Read more…]
A recent popular blog (http://reddotblog.com/artists-are-you-consistent-a-gallery-owners-perspective) shared the belief that artists need to understand the importance of consistency in order to increase the odds of securing gallery representation. The range of responses doesn’t surprise me. Some view placing consistency over creativity the same as selling their artistic soul because it places the impetus of the creating … [Read more…]
