Work Ethic vs. Flakes

I met somebody who really really wants to be an artist and get into a gallery. He went to the gallery I show at, dropped my name (which I don't mind) and got an interview. His work is not bad, and has been up on the wall for a few months. Since then, he has not contacted the gallery, even though they call him. Flake.

Another new artist at the gallery has some work up for a few months, came to some openings a few times. Nice girl, very enthusiastic. In fact, I would buy one of her pieces if I could afford it. Anyway, same thing, she hasn't been heard from since.

If you are an artist who makes 3 pieces a year, stick to the art in the park scene. Don't go to a gallery unless you can commit to submitting new work every month. This is what separates the artist from the hobbyist. Just like saying, I love bicycling and seeing Lance Armstrong on the podium - I want that. Well, what you don't see is Lance riding alone in the snow in the off season in the steepest hills around - even when he doesn't feel like it.