Chapter Eleven Blog

Through out the book we have been supplied with a great deal of valuable information. And as important as that information is, without tenacity and an open mind and heart it won’t take us far.

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. _Anais Nin

Create your own Art Community.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. _Mark Twain

A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until he begins to blame somebody else. _John Burroughs

• Always remember the art comes first!
• Develop and maintain regular work habits.
• Get a studio.
• Learn to balance your life and your art.
• Be aware of destructive assumptions.
• Watch out for midcareer bitterness.
• There really is enough to go around!
• Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

There is nothing fiercer than a failed artist. The energy remains but, having no outlet, it implodes in a great black fart of rage which smokes up all the inner windows of the soul. _Erica Jong