Beware of myths.

“Let the artwork talk not the artist.”

I am amazed that someone would send this to me. My first reaction was to come back at them but then I thought better to ask the question, “ Why would someone say this to me?”

First they probably do not know my opinion on this subject or they are making a statement disagreeing with me, but lets go back and answer the question.

Most Artists who say this are unable to confront the fear/thief and this is a great excuse for not having to talk about your Art to strangers, because it’s scary talking to strangers.

They would also tell me that none of their friends talk about their Art so they can all sit back and justify the statement, “ Let the artwork talk not the artist” because they all agree.

Yet it is so wrong and stops so many Artists from selling their work.

Art works do not speak.

Yes some people experience an emotion when they look at Art, but the Art work is not speaking it is the catalyst that stimulates the persons emotions.

After years of selling Art I know that the Artist who can story tell their Art has a far higher chance of selling their work than the Artist that stands in the background and is silent.

If pictures talked then silent movies would still be with us.

In the Gallery I have found that the majority of buyers and collectors always ask,“What’s this painting about?”

Dear Artists story tell your work, be passionate about it and take every opportunity you get to tell everyone about your Art work.

If you love your work and you want me to love it too, talk about it with the same passion you felt the first time you fell in love, do not miss any opportunity to tell someone, anyone about the story behind your Art.

Passion and enthusiasm are contagious.

Wouldn’t it be a shame if the thief and excuses stopped us from selling our Art work because we believed a myth?