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Hi Barbara, Sorry you had that experience. Most people don’t know how to listen to a different opinion without getting defensive. It is fun to hear how different viewers interpret our work. At one show (Musician paintings) a visitor patted me on the arm sympathetically and said, ‘Tsk! They’re all so sad!’ Two days later another visitor exulted ‘They’re so optimistic!’ If we can maintain our sense of humor, it’s a lot of fun.
all the best, Laurel
Thanks, Laurel. You are so right. As with so many experiences in life, the secret is to stay open to other ideas.
Greetings Barbra – All work has a message of some sort if it strong or not that up to the artist to provoke the viewer and the viewer can take it from there – Till later rave on and continue with the great thought provoking – Blog .
Hi Barbara: I would throw this comment to the wind. In the world of art, works are all subject to opinion and there will always be those who are most supportive and often an equal number against. There are numerous examples in art history e.g. Van Gogh. If you have even a few people who like your work and want to purchase it you have hit a home run!
I find your art most engaging and can only add “Good Work, Please Keep It Up”.
As a matter of fact, your studio is also engaging as it is so well organized and likely the envy of many. Bravo.
Bruce, thanks for your thoughtful comment and for following the blog. I agree completely with your ‘home run’ comment. As artists our work is meant for a select audience, even if it’s an audience of one.