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Mon Apr 21, 2008, 11:51 AM
So I just turned 24.........ewwwwwwwwwww. I feel like one more year down the drain really would not like to be where I am career wise right now.

I always thought by 24 that I would have it all layed out and understood especiallly when it comes to art. I dont understand how something I love to do so much can be so so destructive. I think there needs to be some changes.

Anwyay so thank you all for the happy birthday wishes (you know who you are ;) and can you all believe I have been on DA for 6 years!!!!!!!!!! That is so crazy isnt it?!

So another frustration is I am trying to get some gallery shows, but it is so so damn hard!!!!!! Didnt realize that getting an appearance in a gallery was like getting a part in a movie, tooo much competition I fear. Well thanks again for hearing me rant and complain.

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  • Watching: my life go by
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  • Eating: everything in sight ( which needs to stop)
  • Drinking: diet soda (which needs to stop)

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`leodadominico:iconleodadominico: Apr 21, 2008, 12:43:54 PM
24 is not bad. It is just getting started.
Gallery space has a lot of competition for it. Have you try applying a proposal for a show in a newer gallery? They tend to be more flexible with artists approach. It would be best to also get a representation (when someone speaks about your work it seems more valuable).

Any gallery is like any other business, they are there to make profit from the art. If you can show them that you are someone who will make them money, or have the potential to, then they will pay attention to you. In order to demonstrate that you need a lot of press releases, including it in your portfolio that you are actively showing your work, and having your work seen. Does not necessary have to be in a gallery, but that is one of the ultimate goal.

Good luck to ya, keep us posted on your journey.

Tuan

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=DarkMaidenofSorrow:iconDarkMaidenofSorrow: Apr 21, 2008, 12:45:13 PM
I'm 30 and still haven't figured things out, so you are at least ahead of me. :)

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=madfairy7:iconmadfairy7: Apr 21, 2008, 10:06:52 PM
I am sure everything will be fine, don/t fear the competition-it can only make you work harder and be better(you have nothing to worry about, your art is freaking AWESOME)!!!

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=kingzog:iconkingzog: Apr 22, 2008, 6:07:35 AM
I'm 27 tomorrow, I feel your pain ;)

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~firesprite:iconfiresprite: Apr 24, 2008, 10:03:02 AM
I'm 23 and still have two more years in art school, cause I started over in a different degree and nothing transferred. :/ Talk about not being where you wanna be! I hope things work out for you, love your stuff. Happy late B-day!

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