Artists often have to do odd things for a living. A little over 10 years ago, I started doing web production for a graphic designer friend – and ended up being an entrepreneur. The company, Oxclove Workshop, eventually had close to 20 employees, and its share of stress. Last week, I was bought out of the company by a new partner, leaving me a bit less stressed (OK, a LOT less stressed). I’m still in business with another company, DragonSearch, an online marketing company. But I’ve got a bit more headspace, and time for the studio.
I envy my artist friends who’ve been able to live closer to the poverty line – more modestly. AND stick with the art. When I was NOT in business, I kept getting futher and further into debt. Being in business helped alleviate that. But hopefully, I’ve learned to be more careful about finances – and will spend more time in the studio. Thats the game plan, at least.
Another side note: I learned things running a company that I never would have doing art alone. I feel like its made me a better, more rounded individual. So, no regrets.
1 comment en “Moving On”
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:25 pm
No way. Good for you! What a change and what a graceful and thoughtful description of that change. We have two of your art works up on our walls (one centered over our bed so I see it every night) and so I am a testimonial to your art.
I enjoyed looking through your portfolio of paintings as you evolved as an artist. Your latest works are beautiful and I wish you luck in revisiting that part of you.
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