tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post56980685430471055..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: How did you prepare for your career?James Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-29834070441730245412017-12-12T09:06:44.521-05:002017-12-12T09:06:44.521-05:00As always. Fantastic guide from a brilliant man. ...As always. Fantastic guide from a brilliant man. Thanks. Faisal TariqFaisal Tariqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392932346840352564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-8174688386891907812017-12-07T03:14:01.970-05:002017-12-07T03:14:01.970-05:00That you're self-taught (or "self directe...That you're self-taught (or "self directed" as I was once corrected by an education officisl) is hugely inspiring and motivating!Marion Boddy-Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16492298393921353238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-54657987567823886002017-12-04T20:07:31.364-05:002017-12-04T20:07:31.364-05:00I really appreciated this post, written by someone...I really appreciated this post, written by someone with cred. I feel badly for Roca because I understand where this mindset arises. It is true that connections are very important. 80% of all new jobs are secured through references, not cold calling. But the insight to focus upon is that the probability that your connections increase is proportionate to how skillful you are! I agree 100% with Mr. Gurney, having a foundation of skill allows an artist to create in many styles, as client or inclination demands, and this is a hallmark of the professional artist, isn't it? I have noticed that my best works do not linger unsold, there are buyers if the work is strong.Sescohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857017166141673658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-7342936716569765802017-12-04T09:32:08.729-05:002017-12-04T09:32:08.729-05:00Sadly, I think a career in the arts is analogous t...Sadly, I think a career in the arts is analogous to becoming an actor or professional athlete. Lots of hard work, lots of low paying grunt work, years of starving and working as a barista for maybe a 1% chance of actually making it a career. Not only that, for most fields you have to live in a very specific area to have the best chance of finding work (California or Vancouver for animation, for example). And there is so much talent out there that “work hard and you’ll succeed” isn’t realistic. It’s who you know, not what you know, like every other field. After years of trying to “make it” I’m content to make art for myself. Too many years of slaving to other people’s expectations and not having fun OR making money. If you love it, just do it. But find something else to pay the rent.Rocahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023548506198486232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-53620091835464518772017-12-04T01:06:03.460-05:002017-12-04T01:06:03.460-05:00Loved reading this post. I recently started cast ...Loved reading this post. I recently started cast drawing and I'm learning so much. I'm always happy to find others who think technical skill is important.<br /><br />Francesnewyorkcitypainter.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13196680672890323836noreply@blogger.com