Going Through With It
Well, I wrote a very long post about FAITH and SYMBOLS and SIGNS. Then the whole entry got EATEN UP and somehow ERASED. That is quite a SIGN in itself.
So I'll just say this:
Yesterday, I finally acted on an idea I've had for the last 4 months. I made an appointment to have my work looked at by the chair of the illustration department of the School of Visual Arts. I was too scared to do it before--made lots of excuses--made plans--made proclamations, etc. etc. The only thing I didn't do was MAKE A CALL. It was a lot easier than I thought. His assistant was really nice. Her name is Kim and she asked me how I was. I said I was fine.
I go on friday with a heap of my work, not so much to get approval--as in, if I'm "good" or "good enough." I am going to get help. Where should I go from here?
Wish me well.
posted by Summer Pierre at
1:46 PM
4 Comments:
Yay Summer ... you brave woman, you. So proud of you. Can't wait to hear how this experience is for you.
I just found you via maria's blog & I am so glad I did! I have really enjoyed reading through your posts! You are so candid and honest and your artwork is lovely! Best wishes on your appointment on Friday. What a brave, brave step! I look forward to reading all about it!
Your collages are very good, I don't see why you couldn't sell illustration in the market, if you really want to. One thing I learned - way back when I started - was everyone had an opinion, and an opinion about 'how to start' [I've found that more opinionated than artists and art wanna-a-be's who are art directors are ...horse people]. SO what did I do with all that information and all those opinions? I made a lot of art on my own that no one saw, chose 4 of them and made 4 mini cards, sent them to 10 places, got 2 jobs immediately, and 3 rep offers. Now, this is not bragging, in fact, it's a miracle it happened becasue the pieces I chose were so fine art, and abstract - I'll share them with you sometime. The point is, don't necessarily worry about how 'good you are' in the eyes of people in the 'biz. I think it's great you're going in there, don't get me wrong, but if anyone said to you, you need to do this or try this or use this color, or do this subject or whatever, I'd walk out with a smile and then do what ever moves you, because that is the work that lasts and keeps coming back to repay you and the world.
I wish you HEAPS of well. Way to go you!
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