Work for the Artist.

I think one of the hardest thing for a productive Artist to do in the midst of problems is to maintain focus and consistency to work hard.

I was talking to a young Artist about his work habits, how much did he work, was it daily or what? I asked how many hours did he work, when he worked? He said that he worked when he had paintings to finish and when he had new ideas to work on but really he only worked for the money, otherwise he would rather go and be with his friends, other Artists who had a similar attitude to work and they all lived with the romantic notion that they would be discovered and be covered in glory, neither would probably happen.

The problem here is they need to realize that work is serious, it cost you your precious unrenewable time and it builds something in you that money cannot buy, a future and consistency, you always turn up.

To consider your work as just a means to earn money is so wrong, work is more than that.

Work for the Artist is investing into your future, building the foundation on which your Art career will blossom. For me work is like building steps upwards. I work hard today because it will take me higher tomorrow, I am not overly concerned about the money as that is the by product of working, it is the future that I am building that concerns me more.

You see the higher you build the stairs, then all the other things follow, money, recognition and fame.

Unfortunately most want the benefits first and then they will work, but it does not work that way, certainly not for the Artist.

Work is serious, so take it seriously.

Work cost you time and a piece of your life, take it seriously.

Work is good, appreciate what you have.

Don't mistake movement for work, work accomplishes something.

Give it your best, it is all you have with which to build your Art career.