This blog discusses the reason we artists create the masterpeices we do. Is it for the money? Is it to be known for ones art? Is it because you love to paint!  I myself paint primarily because I have all these ideas in my head, and as news breaks everyday, that's just more I feelI have to paint about. I feel I document lifes events through my art. Also, I would be lying if I didn't say the money is nice too!!!  And finally, yes, I would like to have a person in years to come look at my work and say,"Thats a James Henry". I feel almost sick if I don't paint something everyday.  Does anyone out there have the same ideas about their art like I do? Have you been sorta forced to go in a different style to bring food o the table? I'm from the midwest, If I'd paint wildlife, I'd mak a fortune.

           "BE TRUE TO YOURSELF AND YOUR ART"

            &nb sp;      James Walker Henry     

MEMBERS COMMENTS VIEWING 1 - 3 OUT OF 3 COMMENTS From: Laughlines 05/20/2008 07:48:57 Yes, we ARE mentally ill and freaks!  Does a plumber fix toilets for the satisfaction of soul?  No.  Does a doctor prescribe deadly toxins to heal the body for his own sense of purpose?  NO!  But, we artists are suckers for the need and desire to create, to beautify surroundings, to indulge in describing in visual terms abstract ideas.  We are just plain sickos, brother. From: flstormz 05/20/2008 06:56:23 Because of my work schedule I only get to paint part-time. And most of the time, at least lately it seems, when I do get to paint, it's a commission piece. I suppose for now my answer is: for the money. I hope there is a time in the near future when I can have the luxury of painting just for the fun of it. For now I just try to jot down my ideas and save them. From: AdamParsons 05/20/2008 06:29:04 James,  I don't paint every day now, but there was a time that I did so I can fully appreciate what you're talking about. Also I lose confidence in my return to face the next piece if I stay away too long. I started to say that last sentence in the third party, but then thought "who knows.... perhaps others don't!" I paint because it's one thing I see as being 'right', when I've done so many other things wrong. The money would be nice no doubt, to be known, sure. Aren't we all looking to put our stamp on this world?