How do you respond to “reactions” or “criticism” of your work? The good the bad and the ugly.

Here is a little artistic backstory…before we dive into this topic.

Social media makes it easier than ever to make us think things should be a certain way. Streaming shows and magazines show us the best of the best, life flips and ideal expectations we should have for ourselves. The same goes in the art world.

You all know how the military is near and dear to my heart, this interview was released on Veteran’s Day Nov. 2022. I love talking art and even more how it bonds communities and regions. I think this interview could have went on for another hour easily addressing creative placemaking, working with branding, growth, and downtown development.

Not all artists are created equal. Now before you get all ruffled up, hear me out... An Art medium is the method in which you make art. Art style falls within a lane of artistic expression. Modern, abstract, expressionist, realism, pop, architecture, and performance are some examples.

Like everything else and everyone else in this life, you need input for your output. By specifically you need to recharge your batteries. Mentally taking time to digest, relish, and process things is important and most times (for me) this does not involve being in the studio.