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Staying upbeat in the down world

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By: jeanninecook
Mood: don't know
Date: 03/02/2009 20:40:01
Music: None


The more one listens to the dismal news each day, the more firmly I believe that we artists should use this time to push out new boundaries and do different things which will help us when the economy improves again.  Otherwise one goes crazy!  At least like that, I feel that one is doing something positive, more or less under one's personal control and choice.  Unlike the feeling of having very little personal power when I hear of these billions and trillions of dollars  flowing out in one's name, in spite of oneself. 


So - experiments in  media, content, approach in art-making.  Experiments in blogging, mainly at http://jeanninecook.blogspot.com, but starting here too.


What is everyone else doing to stem the deluge of dismal news?







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03/03/2009 19:40:39
It's nice to find other artists thinking the same way.  I suspect that by the time these seismic society shifts have finished, artists will be some of the citizens better equipped to help stablise a more coherent - and dare I say joyous and healthy - society.  Let's work towards that, each in our own small way!


03/03/2009 18:49:29
Seems like we are all in the same boat. Sports are so much more popular than art.... and are funded! How can we develop an appreciation for the arts in this country?


From: alston
03/03/2009 10:20:06
Jeannine, I agree with both you and Kathy, I think now is definately a time to be positive and encourage each other with positive thought and actions. Alston


03/03/2009 08:52:27
Hi Jeannine: Like you, I'm focusing on being upbeat. The optimist in me believes that even if my paintings don't sell as well this year, they will when the economy recovers. So, I'll have plenty of inventory to market then :)) - Kathy








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