Evolution of an Artist

[Bytor]

Aug 26, 2008 9:59:10 GMT -8 benvan said:

I think I may be in the minority, but I typically like artist's early work much better. It usually seems more raw, and a clearer view of their imagination. Many influences can change or evolve an artist's work over time. It seems also that technique becomes more refined over time as well, though I think (clearly shown in Mars' stuff)artist's seem much looser and free early in their careers. Expectations on style can also burden artist's creativity over time it seems.

Clearly, this does not happen with all artists, and I think if they have this clearly in mind, time can improve their vision.

First , Let me apologize for doing two post of my older paintings vs my new paintings, I totally forgot I posted that last night, I think I was half asleep

and to what Benvan had to say, I think what he said is true about the older pieces being more raw, even more pure in a way. As an artist that is trying to paint what I love and make a small living at it at the same time, it's hard. My very first show I had in Atlanta I thought showed of my most emotional piece I had ever done. I sold one that night but most of the collectors that where there where over whelmed by it and how "dark" they thought it was. I had never thought of myself as a "dark" artist, but the general public I guess did. I feel I do get influenced by all kinda things these days, galleries, collectors, the thought of being broke with a family that needs me right now. So I have to find a peaceful middle ground, where I feel like I haven't had to compromise myself as an artist and where galleries and collectors want my paintings to be shown in their galleries and homes.