“If you are planning to make a living out of art, I have to warn you, it might consume you completely. It will confiscate your life and hinder any relationship. In fact, Ben, it is wise not to marry.¨ These are the words of Beatus Nijs, my art teacher. I was fifteen years old and did not really understand the meaning of his ardent advice. I was a boy. Almost fifty years later, casting my mind back, I recognize some truth in this statement.
The large painting that I am busy with, sequestrates me completely, and not just when I’m painting. Also when I am eating, when I go shopping, or taking the daily walk with my wife. Continuously the work is in my mind. For me it´s no problem but for people around me it certainly is. I am not very sociable. However I’m glad I never followed Beatus´s advice. Of course.
heerlijk zijn naam hier te lezen , hij waart ook zo vaak door mijn gedachten ………….
Ha Ben,
lees altijd met heel veel plezier je Blogs, dank je wel daarvoor.
ook ik ben op dit moment dag en nacht bezig; in mijn geval met een gezicht omdat het me niet lukt om de ogen goed te krijgen (ze knijpt met haar ogen….). Na heel veel dagen proberen heb ik besloten om het hele gezicht weer wit te maken (nooit eerder gedaan) en hoop dat een nieuwe fris kijk over een tijdje kan helpen ( en nou maar hopen voor nu ‘out of mind’) Het schilderij is verder helemaal klaar en naar mijn zin dus wel erg jammer….
hartelijke groet,
Anke Otten
Nice to seen your blog
Great works ,i like it.
i am also painting work everyday
and enjoy everyday and with my wifey.
so i dont think so you said.
This is a great painting ben. I loved this. The painting called ‘Encounter with Sorolla’ is just wonderful which I liked most.
I admit it is hard to make a living out of art, but there are still lots of chances out there. I am a portrait artist and taking orders from a portrait gallery, the money is enough to keep my family happy.