So, I'm reading another book! When I was at Opus I picked up Chris Tyrell's "Making it! Case studies of Successful Canadian Visual Artists". http://christyrell.ca/books. I read his "Artist Survival Skills" and I'll need to read that one again. This book is an easy read because it's so informative and inspiring! It tells the stories of artists through Chris' interviews - they talk about using the internet, websites, Etsy, online marketing, having corporate sponsorship, reproduction rights, connections through art organizations, and more! I was really struck with inspiration by two artists in particular - Jude Griebel http://judegriebel.com/ for his rich experience from around the world, but also for his artwork! I struggle with "classifying" my genre, and I felt his images were similar. It was really exciting to see his work and so much success in this genre. Also Marina Bychkova http://www.enchanteddoll.com/ for her amazing art dolls or bjd (ball jointed doll). I am totally in love with her dolls and the images she creates with them - storybook, fantasy, and conceptual. She has over the top talent and is paid very well for her creations - as she should be!!! She inspires my desire to create my miniature theatre scenes.
I see that though I have known my art has been about my story, I now realize that I can create artwork exploring my literal experience and not just my symbolic imagery of my journey. I sense that this more personal, and less archetype/fairytale artwork, could reach others who are presently struggling with the same loss and grief I experienced and from which I created my life in response to. Now I am more at a distance from the overwhelming emotions so I see it more objectively and can describe it in a way that I couldn't when I was in the middle of it. This artwork can be more powerful and healing because it is even more authentic and honest about my story. My artworks could contribute to an organization that I connect with, due to my personal story.
My artwork can be beautiful and meaningful, but also a doorway to create more connections in my community, to support my neighbours through our community's organizations. This is an even greater service for my artwork.
I see that though I have known my art has been about my story, I now realize that I can create artwork exploring my literal experience and not just my symbolic imagery of my journey. I sense that this more personal, and less archetype/fairytale artwork, could reach others who are presently struggling with the same loss and grief I experienced and from which I created my life in response to. Now I am more at a distance from the overwhelming emotions so I see it more objectively and can describe it in a way that I couldn't when I was in the middle of it. This artwork can be more powerful and healing because it is even more authentic and honest about my story. My artworks could contribute to an organization that I connect with, due to my personal story.
My artwork can be beautiful and meaningful, but also a doorway to create more connections in my community, to support my neighbours through our community's organizations. This is an even greater service for my artwork.
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