by FRANK BAGGETT on 1/16/2010 9:20:58 PM
As a new year has started, so has the tedious chore of decisions as to which WILDLIFE shows to attend and apply for in 2010 that have the potential of being successful shows. We all experienced the effects of the recession of 2009, and wonder if 2010 will be any better. A fellow artist friend of mine once said that every time he entered a competition and did not place, instead of thinking that his work was not good enough to win...it would make him work that much harder on his next piece of artwork. I am applying this train of thought to the economy. America will work that much harder from now on to prevent such a disaster from happening again. Faith in God and Country, heart of a lion, and desire to overcome... things necessary to be an artist in today's world.
I have just listed a new show on my Schedule of Events page of my website which will be in Houma, Louisiana in April. While browsing their website, there is a letter from the Founder of LWACG that I enjoyed reading. Not even Hurricane Katrina can stop a gathering of these artists and carvers that want the world to see their work, as well as organize a new show! I will be glad to exhibit my work there and show some support for the efforts that these folks have done. If any other Wildlife artists or Carvers read this Blog, I hope that you too will consider showing at this new show in Houma, Louisiana. Disasters happen every day, some smaller than others, others are tremendous such as the Haiti Earthquake. My heart goes out to these folks in need.
Many Wildlife artists have elected to not attend shows, or simply cannot afford the expenses of booth fees, hotel rooms, and other costs. Here is the questions that I ask myself: "How bad do you.. "want it"? What are you willing to sacrifice to become a successful artist? Every artist needs to keep these questions in mind throughout his or her art career. This does not mean to go out and spend every last dime on paintbrushes, or booth fees, etc. and loose your home, or spouse. It simply means to keep your priority on art at the top of the list...if you really "want it". If art is a hobby for an individual..that is wonderful, and the priority for art is lower. Only YOU know the answer to these questions. So sit down someplace quiet (I prefer the outdoors)...and ask yourself.
Sincerely,
Frank Baggett
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