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A few years back I attended an opening of a one man show of the work of the art professor at Bates College, at Bates College Gallery. There were several non-artists, as wells you can guess, many of his students. One thing that he said when he was asked to speak to those attending was; " One thing you must remember is that if you choose the life of an artist, you will spend a great many hours alone in a room." That statement of fact is at the same level as the one by an artist (I forget who) when asked; "How long did it take you to paint that picture?" and the artist thought for a moment and answered; "A lifetime"
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A few years back I attended an opening of a one man show of the work of the art professor at Bates College, at Bates College Gallery. There were several non-artists, as wells you can guess, many of his students. One thing that he said when he was asked to speak to those attending was; " One thing you must remember is that if you choose the life of an artist, you will spend a great many hours alone in a room." That statement of fact is at the same level as the one by an artist (I forget who) when asked; "How long did it take you to paint that picture?" and the artist thought for a moment and answered; "A lifetime"
Thanks for posting the link.
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