03/14/2008 14:35:51

I very much enjoy your work.  Some of it reminds me of New Mexico where I grew up. I too am now a Wisconsinite.  It seems there are a lot of very good artists in Wisconsin.  I have a theory that the snow and the cold keep us indoors - painting.

You mention 40 years playing the guitar.  I too have played the guitar since I was a child. Unfortunately, the music industry is a very hard place to be now.  I have a friend who plays weekly gigs in a jazz group.  The entire group is payed $100 a night for three hours.  That's exactly the same as my band was making in 1969!

Anyway, keep up with your art.  It's just a matter of finding your audience.  You know the old saying "Build it, and they will come".

 

Cheers....

 

Robert Maynord 

03/13/2008 19:16:55

If you paint the Rice Lake photo I get a copy.

Steve B.

03/09/2008 23:22:26

Thanks for the comment.  The 2 girls are actually my grandsons...who the train is for and from where I got my appreciation for them.  I can't believe you just started painting...your work is really good.  You are definitely good enough for an art fair, but you may want to check them out first to get some ideas. They do sell tents to display your work, but they're not cheap.   You should check out a site called WetCanvas.com - it's a big website but there's forums with advice, learning, challenges, etc.   I just discovered it a few months ago and I love it.   

 

03/09/2008 21:22:38

I AM THINKING ABOUT DO AN ART FAIR IN JUNE BUT I DON'T KNOW IF i AM READY TO DO THAT.  NEED TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ON THAT SHOW AND WHAT THE COST IS AND HOW HARD IT IS TO GET EXCEPTED INTO IT.

 I JUST DON'T KNOW IF I'M GOOD ENOUGH AT THIS POINT. I NEED TO GIVE IT MORE THOUGHT. I CAN'T BEGIN TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO SET UP, GET A SCREEN TENT OR A CAMP KITCHIN WOULD DO I GUESS MIGHT NOT BE THE TIME I WOULD HATE TO GET LAUGHED OUT OF THE SHOW BUT I COULD USE THE PRIZE MONEY, I KNOW I CAN'T GET THAT IF I DON'T ENTER, RIGHT?

03/09/2008 17:16:12

Hi SkyArt,

Your work is very nice.  It has an atmospheric quality that is very appealing, somewhat soothing and peaceful.  Keep painting and having fun with it.  Heather Rippert

03/08/2008 18:35:22

Thanks for your comments regarding the "misty" in my work. In short I jump files in various artware programs picking the tools I like best. It takes awhile to get use to-but worth it! David

03/08/2008 15:22:28

I would love to see the painting you are working on that looks like the one you commented on.. that painting was in my head, not a real place.. does that mean we have done a mind meld thing without even knowing it?!!

03/08/2008 09:58:17

Skyart,  Your work is very unique, interesting and a joy to see.  If it makes you happy to do it, then that is the most important thing  no matter what anybody thinks about it.  You couldn't possibly have wasted any time playing the guitar if you loved that when you did it!  Lots of artists have no formal training, and most artists never "make it" which is why it's critical in life to do what you love, be with whom you love.  I have a double major art degree, lots of training and talent, and I still have to have a "real job" to keep a roof over my head.  I LOVE drawing, it's not popular, and I don't care.  I think my work indicates that.  Your work also shows me that it's really you, and really worth it.  Keep at it!