Comments on: The Business Side Of Things http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2008/03/11/ratherbeinstudio Coming Home: Real Art. Real Life. Real Moments. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:28:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Tina L. Miller http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2008/03/11/ratherbeinstudio#comment-1825 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:02:30 +0000 http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2008/03/11/ratherbeinstudio#comment-1825 I can SO relate to this. I think that's why it is important to do some of our art just for ourselves, for our own self-fulfillment. I know that after a photo shoot, I will have certain images I just LOVE because they feel "artsy" or images I will enhance in particular ways because my spirit moves me to. Those are not always the images that sell to the client, however. I think it is possible to do both--do some things for the client, to meet their needs and desires--and to do some thing strictly for myself, whether it specifically sells or not. I also believe that by doing what I love and showcasing that, I will ATTRACT clients who love what I love and will want to buy what I create! At the same point, I recognize that art is subjective. So if someone else doesn't love what I LOVE, I understand. Each person has their own taste and personal preference. It's just like having a favorite color. We can all agree to like what we like. We don't all have to like the same things. And that is the essence of art . . . variety, style, individuality . . . and that's what makes us artists! I can SO relate to this. I think that’s why it is important to do some of our art just for ourselves, for our own self-fulfillment. I know that after a photo shoot, I will have certain images I just LOVE because they feel “artsy” or images I will enhance in particular ways because my spirit moves me to. Those are not always the images that sell to the client, however. I think it is possible to do both–do some things for the client, to meet their needs and desires–and to do some thing strictly for myself, whether it specifically sells or not. I also believe that by doing what I love and showcasing that, I will ATTRACT clients who love what I love and will want to buy what I create!

At the same point, I recognize that art is subjective. So if someone else doesn’t love what I LOVE, I understand. Each person has their own taste and personal preference. It’s just like having a favorite color. We can all agree to like what we like. We don’t all have to like the same things.

And that is the essence of art . . . variety, style, individuality . . . and that’s what makes us artists!

]]> by: Alyson B. Stanfield http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2008/03/11/ratherbeinstudio#comment-1822 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:19:47 +0000 http://www.alyiceedrich.com/2008/03/11/ratherbeinstudio#comment-1822 Thank you, Alyice. I am thrilled that you found value in the book. Thank you, Alyice. I am thrilled that you found value in the book.

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