Clint, Yep...that's my goal! But not just so that I don't get ignored, but because it's important and fulfilling on a personal level too. Guess that's what happens when you are passionate about something.

Barbara Reich

Rick - that brings up another good point, when times are hard, there's a flight to quality. I might not collect as much art now, but I'm really discerning of what I do collect. People perceive value in quality which is why many luxury goods are selling better since 2008 in spite of the down economy. (Although some of that also has to do with the rich not being as affected by a bad economy)

Pastel and People. That was my original focus toward the lofty goal of Be So Good. Along the way I ventured into other subjects for various reasons, but finally realized that figurative work is what I most enjoy. Now it's back to learning: Re-reading Schmid, Silverman and Kelly books; painting more and trying to understand WHY something is wrong; using the solutions offered in a critique by Bill James. So there's a glimmer of hope and optimism every time I approach the easel that the "everything else" will eventually take care of itself.