Comments on: Honest Talk About Being Artist

By: Päivi

Päivi — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:53:42 +0000

In reply to Roslind Sherman. Thanks so much, Roslind!!

By: Roslind Sherman

Roslind Sherman — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:31:32 +0000

The ability to express oneself comes in many forms… The artist is extremely vulnerable to their environment, so the connection to the images, paints and outpouring of artistic expression onto the paper is very personal. It evolves deep within the soul, thus, to be able to juggle the marketing and business aspects alongside the creation takes an exceptional person. Sharing personal talents with friends and the outer world is a challenge which one must unselfishly choose. What a blessing to be able to enhance the lives of others with this special gift. Thankfully, through your blog and classes, we have been privy to your growth and sharing. Maybe one day, with your kind tutelage, we may evolve gracefully into our own state of being, as budding artists. Thank You for sharing your heartfelt journey. In the meantime, practise, practise, practise… I learn a lot from your blog and workshops Paivi. … Thank You

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:47:47 +0000

In reply to Tammie Lee. Thank you, Tammie Lee! Also thank you for sharing your story. Yes, the business side can be good too.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:46:12 +0000

In reply to Marilyn Nicholson. Thank you, Marilyn! What you said about artists is so true, I love how you put it. That's exactly who I am too.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:45:17 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Wakefield. Thank you, Elizabeth!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:45:06 +0000

In reply to Jacqueline. Thank you, Jacqueline, how wonderful that you enjoyed Doll World! I don't think I have seen the movie, but I have seen the trailer. Your comment made me feel really good: that there are still romantics, it was lovely to read!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:42:21 +0000

In reply to Adrienne McCarter. Thanks for commenting, Adrienne! Yes, marketing is essential for working artist. I like to look at it as spreading the message and growing the impact of my art.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:38:06 +0000

In reply to Wendy.

Thanks, Wendy! Maybe the process is as important as the result? Think how you can reproduce that – gathering ideas and forming a new kind of combination …

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:35:33 +0000

In reply to Gretta. Thank you, Gretta! Art is never just some paper and paint for us who know more.

By: Tammie Lee

Tammie Lee — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 23:52:39 +0000

Yes, being an artist and being a professional artist are two different things. People whose artistic nature is alive and well don’t often have the business skills to turn it into a money maker. Bravo that you did. I did that with jewelry making a long time ago so that I could be a stay at home single mom. I felt like learning the business side developed a different part of me, which though challenging, was good in the end.

I hope you have some time to yourself now if that is what you wish. Lovely that your husband helps where he can.

By: Marilyn Nicholson

Marilyn Nicholson — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:05:46 +0000

Hi Paivi
Even though not all artists are born artists and you can certainly learn and change along the way, I think it’s something that’s inside you that draws you to art in the first instance and then you are always going to be inclined towards art in some shape or form. It is art that gets me up in the morning and is the last thing I think about before dropping off to sleep and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Paivi, I think your paintings bring life to the canvas, they just look so alive.

By: Elizabeth Wakefield

Elizabeth Wakefield — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:03:17 +0000

I hope you get some rest and that the exhibition is a success