THE SOJOURNER FALSE

Alright...over the past week I've been reading a lot of people's blogs, namely essential stuff like project submissions, conceptual ideas, problems, and the like.  Maybe a tidbit about NFC West Divisional games...but that part can be ommitted.  I've gathered up a couple of undeniable facts: 1. We are extremely diverse in our work, as many artists are.  Some more than others, and, as is Scion's remarkable perspective, we are united by our differences.  I personally believe that the more different an artistic viewpoint is from another, the more unified we are as artists on a common level.  No one should worry about "bad art", (I HATE saying that, because it is such a stupid combination of words.  Don't make me use expletives, because I will) because there is no such thing.  So I believe everyone's identity is there's, and you should not be afraid to take off with that, not conform to someone else's style because you liked what they did and feel a need to mimic it.  Sure, take a technique or two, but apply it to your own creative perspective.

Bottom line, I don't want to be the "failed artist" who sits at home making their artwork ALL the time, trying to use it as a career and selling it at a park without a license to do so, and never being able to earn anything because they have no passion to sell themselves or there work with more confidence or networked assistance.  WE NEED TO GET OUR NAMES OUT THERE.  I understand there is a curriculum we need to follow, but if we can get a dedicated side-project going, i.e. something we can start at a basic level like First Friday's or the ASU Galleries, than I believe it can give us all a step in the right direction.  Meet some people, whore yourself out (in a positive way of course), because if you don't initiate the selling of your own being, than who will?

I know Gavin and Elisabeth have wanted to get something going, and Peter has commented to Gavin's so far, but we can do something, even as novice designers.  And yes, we are novice.  That does not mean you can't make something everyone will enjoy/appreciate.  I've been reading graphic novels, comics, books, and interacted with other sorts of media throughout my entire life, and I believe we can do some digital work in many mediums, including those aforementioned.  So it's up to all of you, and I know I want to find ways to get myself known.  We shall discuss it Wednesday.  Rage on!

Zakk Adam
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