Title: TRUE TO ONESELF
Category: don't know
Blog Entry: Hey everyone- I haven't blogged in a long time so heres a subject thats bothering me. I have been busy painting for all kinds of shows. I have had some commissions, I have painted things that are in the news. At the moment, I'm painting a painting for the Gala (benefit auction for art scholarships in our area). Well, I'm doing a panaramic view of downtown Burlington (Where I live) In the past I have donated surreal art and only got around 500.00 fr the work. Then, one year I painted a work of a local scene of Burlington and it brought 3,300.00. Since then, I have donated paintings that I knew would bring in the bucks. My cousin says that I'm selling out for the buck, not true to my art. I feel that I'm trying to get more money for the kids going to college with the desire for art. What do any of you fine artists feel on this? If I wanted to sell out, I'd paint wildlife (very big in the midwest.) I also feel that its good to try different styles to challenge yourself. Anyone agree with me or is my cousin right?
James Walker Henry
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