Thank you for the ideas! I did events years ago and it didn't bring in anything: no money, no commissions, just some laughs and good food here and there. Also: I do not like masses of people, takes up too much of my energy and focus.
The solution to that is a workshop area of my own. Which I arranged a month ago and will be starting to use by the end of June. :-) On the planning are big canvasses, both for showcasing and commerce. A gallery-owner advised me years ago to work into that direction, because he (and others) see a museum quality in the works. Well, to be honoust, I prefer having my work in a museum and then see what happens. That's also how I work: I plan things years ahead, but not really pinpointing exact. A global direction or goal and then working towards it. Having a workshop is a big step for me and certainly for the works. This work is not really plannable or scalable, since I do not strive for commercial succes, the money is a tool to help me on the road to artistic, creative en technical succes. I like making money from it, but invest a lot right back into it, since reaching a certain aristic level requires a continuety, in my case an availability of time and space, which is covered better and better with the years. It grows slowly, the sideshow of commerce, fame and approaching something completely subjective in an objective manner. What goes fast is skills, form, size and subjects, the things that really count to me.
Since I have started painting graffiti 30 plus years ago, I already realised I took up a task for many years to master. The more I master, the more tasks lie ahead to complete. I see painting as a lifelong quest where you can define your own path, just like in life, but with a clearer set of goals. A certain skill level, a certain style, objects, name it, all can and will be goals. That's how I roll: the better I become, the better the business will be. I do not like running around behind people's asses to beg for commissions. For now it is becoming more the other way around, people ask me for the works. :-)
I am very thankful for that, it gives me more motivation and love for the things made and done. :-) Hearing ideas and suggestions from other people is also very helpful in learning how others view this kind of work. It has a social function in a weird way. :-)
Thank you for the ideas! I did events years ago and it didn't bring in anything: no money, no commissions, just some laughs and good food here and there. Also: I do not like masses of people, takes up too much of my energy and focus. The solution to that is a workshop area of my own. Which I arranged a month ago and will be starting to use by the end of June. :-) On the planning are big canvasses, both for showcasing and commerce. A gallery-owner advised me years ago to work into that direction, because he (and others) see a museum quality in the works. Well, to be honoust, I prefer having my work in a museum and then see what happens. That's also how I work: I plan things years ahead, but not really pinpointing exact. A global direction or goal and then working towards it. Having a workshop is a big step for me and certainly for the works. This work is not really plannable or scalable, since I do not strive for commercial succes, the money is a tool to help me on the road to artistic, creative en technical succes. I like making money from it, but invest a lot right back into it, since reaching a certain aristic level requires a continuety, in my case an availability of time and space, which is covered better and better with the years. It grows slowly, the sideshow of commerce, fame and approaching something completely subjective in an objective manner. What goes fast is skills, form, size and subjects, the things that really count to me.
Since I have started painting graffiti 30 plus years ago, I already realised I took up a task for many years to master. The more I master, the more tasks lie ahead to complete. I see painting as a lifelong quest where you can define your own path, just like in life, but with a clearer set of goals. A certain skill level, a certain style, objects, name it, all can and will be goals. That's how I roll: the better I become, the better the business will be. I do not like running around behind people's asses to beg for commissions. For now it is becoming more the other way around, people ask me for the works. :-)
You should know, that many of us salute you for your work, both artistically, and even more so for your care and sharing, Well done brother!
I am very thankful for that, it gives me more motivation and love for the things made and done. :-) Hearing ideas and suggestions from other people is also very helpful in learning how others view this kind of work. It has a social function in a weird way. :-)