I can so relate to this, Daiquiri. I've been essen...

2009-07-13T13:49:13.870-06:00

I can so relate to this, Daiquiri. I've been essentially out of work as a theatre artist for six months now, and it's crazy hard to cope. (Although my case is more complicated than just the economy.) The hardest part is the feeling that what you have to offer somehow isn't relevant, or isn't necessary, because people aren't showing up to buy it. But the traffic or lack of traffic just isn't what gets to decide whether or not you're an artist.

I also spent years of my young life sitting with my mom at craft fairs and barter fairs and state fairs, selling her book from behind a table. And just thinking about a craft fair brings back the sense of dread, of fear that we wouldn't make the price of dinner. Yikes. In my experience, selling your art is never, ever easy. And when the reward does come, it doesn't come the way you planned it.

Anyway, I believe that you wouldn't be called to do it if it didn't need to be done. And you do need to have faith that it's worthwhile, so please don't measure yourself by a down economy. It's just a voice you can't listen to. Keep showing your work because you have something to say through your photography and the world needs to hear it.

PS I love your pictures, and I love your pictures of babies the best. I think the set of Becky's baby at about 3 months is my favorite. Will you take some of Stella when we come through?

Your display looks great! I'm sorry I wasn't able...

2009-07-13T08:13:25.183-06:00

Your display looks great! I'm sorry I wasn't able to make it. Do they still do Art In the Park downtown? That might have more traffic?

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I can so relate to this, Daiquiri. I've been essen...

Your display looks great! I'm sorry I wasn't able...