Don’t be Rude

 Some artists are just plain rude. I have spoken about this before but it bares repeating. It is common on social media, but also in the real world. 

 I constantly get posts on my Instagram feed that say “ Gee I like your work but you should really follow so and so, you will love their work”. In other words, if you really want to see good art, follow them. 

 The worse culprit artists are those who come to your studio parties and whip out their photos of their paintings to show your collectors. I witnessed an artist who came to an exclusive paint out party for wealthy collectors and spent the evening giving out her cards. She had no involvement in the event at all. 

 Then there are the artists who push to have their paintings in the optimal location in a show. Then the artists who declare their art is too good to be placed next to an “inferior” artist’s work. If they thought about it they would know their more experienced work would shine next to a beginner’s. I actually heard two artists tell a gallery owner they were too good to show next to inferior painters. It was shocking and insulting to the gallery owner. 

 Then there are the artists who constantly air their dirty linen online. That is the worse thing they can do for their career. People love success! Fake it if you must! Ask for help privately if you need it, but don’t ever admit failure as an artist. Artists, get a grip! You don’t need to step on others to win!

Country painters are very lucky!