Jean-leon Gerome - Short List Of Works
Posted on February 23, 2008 - Filed Under Arts and Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Jean-Leon Gerome was born in 1824 and he died in 1904. He became a celebrated painter, against the wishes of his father, who was a goldsmith. He was able to generate a sufficient income by painting religious cards and selling them at churches, while he was studying. He received a large commission from the French government in 1840 to paint the “Age of Augustus” and in order to prepare for the painting, he traveled widely to the near east and middle east. On these trips he learned to paint the detail and capture the essences of other cultures. He also learned to speak different languages.
Read More..>>The Business Of The Well-fed Artist
Posted on January 17, 2008 - Filed Under Self Improvement | Leave a Comment
If I could chime in on what I’m over and done with as an artist, I’m through with the term “starving artist” and am ready to replace that with “well-fed artist.” A couple of days ago I spoke with a prospective client of mine who was a painter, and within 30 seconds I had heard all the stereotypes of the starving artist.
“I have no money.”
“I can’t start anything right now.”
“I have to go through some turmoil first.”
