HOW TO NOT SUCCEED IN THE ART WORLD

HOW TO NOT SUCCEED IN THE ART WORLD

It’s pretty simple, actually

to not succeed in the art world.

If you don’t know then don’t worry.

I’ve got a few simple guidelines for you to follow.

You won’t have to learn anything new with these guidelines.

You won’t have to sacrifice going out with friends for studio time.

You won’t have to spend your last dime on that Cadmium Red.

THE GUIDELINES ON HOW TO NOT SUCCEED ARE SIMPLE

Don’t experiment.

Don’t think.

Don’t apply for shows.

Don’t make art buddies.

Don’t keep learning new techniques

Don’t really care.

DO THIS AND YOU WILL NOT SUCCEED IN THE ART WORLD

Paint just like the rockstar painter in the blue chip gallery.

Sculpt just like chick doing that crazy cool shit making 80,000 a pop.

Write poems just like Tenessee Williams.

Sleep in.

Drink too much.

Hang with people who won’t tell you your work isn’t working.

I promise you that you will not succeed in the art world if you follow those guidelines.

Want something different?

Want to succeed

At least make a dent?

Get a show?

Make a sale?

Create a body of work with your own style?

GUIDELINES TO SUCCEED

Work as much as possible.

Go to shows to see new work

Be part of critiques.

Have your work ripped to shreds to make it better.

Apply to group shows, residencies, New American Paintings

Invite people over for studio visits.

Be active and engaged in the art world.

You will get a show

You will get recognition

You will sell your work

You will be as successful as you believe you can be

If you do the work.

I believe in you.

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