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Audrey Bechler S. Waldoboro, Me. 832-6806 |
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When
Vincent Van Gogh was alive and painting the only person that appreciated
his work was his brother. There is an expression ,"Beauty is in the eye of
the beholder". A hundred years ago Vincent's paintings were ignored and
thought ugly by most, now these same paintings are considered beautiful. He
was unique in his time, and not accepted. Today one can see many styles of
painting, nothing is shocking to the public any more. The artist likes the
work he creates, and there will be others that will connect to his
expression and like it to... therefore the artist must find an audience.
Personally, I think there are many Vincent's out there, trying to become
noticed. When these artists are discovered, they haven't changed, only the
views of others about them have changed. The recognized artist's work
becomes more valuable, more desirable. The very same work that was unknown
is now held in high esteem. In this world art is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Any artist that wants to make a living as an artist must somehow become known so his work will become valuable, a circle that goes round and round. I am a professional. I make my living as an artist. I was born an artist and I have painted all my life. regardless of what sells or not I must paint. It is through art that I communicate. Art intensifies or enlarges our experiences of life. When art does touch you then it is enriching your life. Do not judge a painting by the price on it. Buy art because you are emotionally moved to do so. |
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