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This site is really an education for me, and I thank all of you for your excellent comments. I have never been one to enter shows, especially the county fair. Most of my work is sketching, which does not really fit into any category at an art show. Nonetheless, I take pride in my work, and never needed the mention of a juror or the pride of a blue ribbon. Perhaps my success is limited by my tunnel vision and the limited nature of my work.
I have no qualms with the success of Thomas Kinkade. I am happy for him. He is a true capitalist, a rare quality in an artist. Christians can be capitalists, too. As for the quality of his work, I would paint that stuff if I had a market like he does, but I don't think anyone can jump on that bandwagon. It is a freak of public trends, and as some have said, of the "dumbing down" of the American public with regard to art.
An artist should paint and draw his best, as some have said. You have to eat, though. You can't always be thinking about posterity when it comes to making a living in art. Portrait drawing is my bread and butter. I would like a little filet mignon once in a while, too, but I know what sells, and in some small way I am like T.K. I just want to make a little money doing what I love. But I hate art shows, and don't even go to any, for all the reasons above.
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