tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post5787529823629374454..comments2023-06-27T13:07:06.200+01:00Comments on daviddrawsandpaints: I Like a Challenge!daviddrawsandpaintshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17431945969048461283noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-33207389773148826552012-01-25T18:42:57.071+00:002012-01-25T18:42:57.071+00:00It won't actually have success, I consider thi...It won't actually have success, I consider this way.<br /><a href="http://www.carantenna.org" rel="nofollow">car antenna</a> | <a href="http://www.vectorformat.net" rel="nofollow">vector format</a> | <a href="http://www.hotelinn.ca" rel="nofollow">cheap hotels</a>Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-16692754469449846632008-10-19T20:23:00.000+01:002008-10-19T20:23:00.000+01:00Thanks Stephanie. I agree - I don't think it shoul...Thanks Stephanie. <BR/>I agree - I don't think it should be an issue but it is just a strong suspicion I have that it does matter to them.daviddrawsandpaintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431945969048461283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-43737922442953136472008-10-14T16:26:00.000+01:002008-10-14T16:26:00.000+01:00David, reading your whole thought process about th...David, reading your whole thought process about this is great, and I strongly agree with your latter statm,enet about getting to choose at the end of the coming year whether or not you decide to re-apply at that time. I don't think not having a degree in art is a valid point though, but that's my oly quibble, as I think you hit the nail on the head in all other areas.Yellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05975849028363084985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-23331990442957197632008-10-13T10:25:00.000+01:002008-10-13T10:25:00.000+01:00C'est un expression familiére pour décrire: un imb...C'est un expression familiére pour décrire: <BR/>un imbécile; <BR/>un demeuré; <BR/>un arriéré; <BR/>un faible d'esprit; <BR/>un cretin; un idiot; <BR/>un 'tit'!<BR/>C'est moi :o)daviddrawsandpaintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431945969048461283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-83202889422916409412008-10-13T00:56:00.000+01:002008-10-13T00:56:00.000+01:00qu'est-ce que ca "numptie"? it sounds rather affec...qu'est-ce que ca "numptie"? it sounds rather affectionatemy crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484071987163894248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-10622518888408374502008-10-12T20:16:00.000+01:002008-10-12T20:16:00.000+01:00That's the architect in me speaking, Andrea! The 4...That's the architect in me speaking, Andrea! The 4P's was definitely me when I was working full time for other people, but since I've been working for myself it seems I forgot some of it and got lazy! <BR/>I need to re-establish some of that dogged persistence, planning, patience, and quality presentation again. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Marianna, dahling: Whilst I am declaring my intentions here I know it will be a long and winding road strewn with pitfalls at every turn (I have been blown off course before you know, and will be again, for sure) but I am determined to be in a position next year when I can make the choice, not have it imposed upon me.<BR/><BR/>And, Brian: I knew it, but not in so few words! My Japanese linguist (Andrea) hadn't quite got round to teaching me that phrase.<BR/>I'm glad you are getting something from this experience which will stand you in good stead. For my part I am partly embarrassed by the revalation that I am such a numptie, and partly invigorated by the overwhelmingly positive response from all of my cyber friends.<BR/><BR/>To you all: "Live long and prosper!" :o)daviddrawsandpaintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431945969048461283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-76007514193893715942008-10-12T18:17:00.000+01:002008-10-12T18:17:00.000+01:00Excellent plan, David, and a very helpful and ente...Excellent plan, David, and a very helpful and entertaining insight into your thought process on all of this. For those of us like myself that will one day be looking to get our work out there to be exhibited, judged, and maybe even sold, this is all inspiring stuff. I'm looking forward very much to seeing your plan come together in the coming months. "Ganbatte kudasai!" as they say often in Japanese (I beat your friend Andrea to it!), meaning something akin to "do your best" and "keep up the hard work" (although maybe you already knew that).Brian McGurganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963409828276349170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-90016402069490883542008-10-12T16:11:00.000+01:002008-10-12T16:11:00.000+01:00i do think you are way too hard on yourself, but y...i do think you are way too hard on yourself, but you are tossing ideas around out loud (and in a most entertaining way too) which is great. you absolutely have to decide to do if you really want to be a part of a specific group and play by their rules.<BR/>i totally disagree with having a fine arts degree as a necessity. there are plenty of artists doing just fine without them. i'm sure there are galleries and artist establishments that are more open-minded about that in your corner of the world. some galleries don't require framing at all--how nice !<BR/>either way, i'm enjoying riding along with you on your journey which i know will take us to a happy destination. if we aren't having fun along the way what's the point of going there?<BR/>xxM.A. Wakeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666636984911070682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-59348657835483862382008-10-12T01:47:00.000+01:002008-10-12T01:47:00.000+01:00Wow David, you have indeed been applying clear-min...Wow David, you have indeed been applying clear-minded, objective Scottish thought to your experience. Many artists would take the whole thing personally and go into some weird *mood* and blame the universe, or the planets or something...<BR/><BR/>You make many good points and I think the main point is exposure: entering often, entering the annual exhibition, getting to know the folk etc, etc. It it *rare* in any situtation like this that folk get the ribbon first go, or even second go. Persistence, patience and planning pay off. <BR/><BR/>Presentation is also important and you have made an honest assessment of your efforts here. I had a similar problem years ago with slides. I couldn't afford an SLR camera to make good slides myself, so I did overtime at work to pay a photographer and it was worth it. Now with digital media slides are like dinosaurs - thank goodness!<BR/><BR/>Now after all this blah, blah, blah we have the "4 Ps" of art: Persistence, Planning, Patience, Presentation!!!!Andriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11100638638420714606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-49682243349980506022008-10-11T18:50:00.000+01:002008-10-11T18:50:00.000+01:00Plans, plans, ma heid's fu' o' plans. It was oor R...Plans, plans, ma heid's fu' o' plans. <BR/>It was oor Rabbie who said: <BR/>"The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley, <BR/>An lea'e us nought but grief an' pain, For promis'd joy" <BR/>[From: To a Mouse]<BR/><BR/>I have set my neb forward, now all I need to do is sustain it and hope it doesn't come to grief!<BR/><BR/>Thank you both, Kari and Vivien, for your input. I had no idea when I posted this experience it would generate such interest and positive advice. I'm glad I did.daviddrawsandpaintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431945969048461283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-44617854880598098252008-10-11T11:55:00.000+01:002008-10-11T11:55:00.000+01:00Kari is right - on speaking to members a lot of th...Kari is right - on speaking to members a lot of them had applied several times, not even just twice!<BR/><BR/>A really good attitude and plan here :>)<BR/><BR/>go for it!<BR/><BR/>The frames are indeed an important element - simple and classy enhancing the work.<BR/><BR/>People who had a ragbag of odd frames, when they applied, caused comments like 'how would they present their work for our exhibtions?' at selections. (peoples frames not yours! enough of the knocks for now! it's a relief that your chin is back in its proper position :>) )<BR/><BR/>I think it was good to share the downs as well as the ups, they are important learning curves, and this post should be really helpful to those considering applying for memberships or gallery representation.vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-69784928095103942008-10-11T10:21:00.000+01:002008-10-11T10:21:00.000+01:00It all sounds like an excellent plan! It probably...It all sounds like an excellent plan! It probably takes all aritst members a bit of time to get accepted, these things usually do.<BR/><BR/>Meantime, enjoy doing what you do best, making art.Kari Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554918069264138736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-67886076615855194582008-10-11T10:07:00.000+01:002008-10-11T10:07:00.000+01:00That's about it, Melanie - thanks. I think it's a ...That's about it, Melanie - thanks. I think it's a positive way forward for me and we'll see where it takes me. I think it's good to have direction.<BR/><BR/>And, no I'm sorry to say I haven't recieved your email. If you sent it via Outlook Express then I am having a problem with that (must do something about it) so if you could please send it to: david@davidcornelius.co.uk <BR/>that should do the trick!daviddrawsandpaintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431945969048461283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843976962117289186.post-7067628271946682072008-10-11T03:34:00.000+01:002008-10-11T03:34:00.000+01:00I may be over-reacting to the word “failure,” and ...I may be over-reacting to the word “failure,” and I do understand feeling disappointed, but I think it would be well to think of the experience as a rehearsal and as a way of testing whether this is something you really want. Sometimes things sound just so frothy and glamorous in theory but the fact of them falls wide of the glow. So you’ve learned, it seems, that you really do want this – and want it seriously enough to work toward it. These are good things to know, and to know more concretely than you did before. <BR/>Bravo.<BR/><BR/>btw, I sent you an email with a couple of pics. did you get it?my crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484071987163894248noreply@blogger.com