ALL OVER THE PLACE,

a phrase I often use to describe my work to visitors to my gallery. I greet all visitors by introducing myself and explaining that all ot the art in the gallery is mine, and I can see the disbelief and/or skepticism in their faces as they take in the wide range of art on the walls. On the left, they see this,


POWER PLANT MIXED MEDIA 18X36

on the right they see,


DARK FIELD OIL PASTEL 8X5"

and straight ahead they see,


COTTON WOODS ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 30X40 $2500

In addition, there are the watercolors, pastels, and clay mono types.


CLAY MONO TYPE


PASTEL


WATERCOLOR

I have posted before about this being a source of anxiety for me, especially when it comes to choosing what art I want to submit to galleries for their consideration. I have also questioned myself as to whether I would develope more skills and growth by narrowing my focus. But, in the end, I have chosen not to change, and I am pleased to say that my anxiety about all of this has lessened significantly. The more I work in the different mediums the more I appreciate how each evolves into a style of its own.

Underlying this issue is the elemental problem so many of us face, balancing the need to be true to our creative callings with the need to pay the bills and survive as artists.

I would appreciate hearing what others think about this and how you deal with these conflicts.

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