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Sharon Knettell · 03-02-2006, 06:37 PM

Kimber,

I think Michele has given you some GREAT advice. Even if you were to come back with the ability to challenge Michelangelo, the market for figurative art is a slim albeit a growing one. If you have a house, a rarity among artists DO NOT SELL IT.

There is NO guarantee that you will ever recoup your loss. It would take at least 10 years to establish yourself after that, and few ever do.

You can cobble together a course of study from the many ateliers and talented teachers around the country.

Some of many accomplished painters, including Michele have built successful careers doing just that.

03-02-2006, 06:37 PM	#3
Sharon Knettell Approved Member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,730	Kimber, I think Michele has given you some GREAT advice. Even if you were to come back with the ability to challenge Michelangelo, the market for figurative art is a slim albeit a growing one. If you have a house, a rarity among artists DO NOT SELL IT. There is NO guarantee that you will ever recoup your loss. It would take at least 10 years to establish yourself after that, and few ever do. You can cobble together a course of study from the many ateliers and talented teachers around the country. Some of many accomplished painters, including Michele have built successful careers doing just that.