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negative feedback is still feedback. Often times they are expressed from a perspective of lack of knowledge. Therefore (as a teacher) I see it as an opportunity to educate the negative feedback with a broader cultural perspective. But of course sometimes they get in my head and I feel hurt or offended. But in the Arts the majority of the world will not understand or be able to engage with your work in the same manner that you do as the creator. What helps is when you find those people who do connect with your work, I find that a single positive interaction can wash away a sea of negativity. Regarding my mood in the recordings, I only make recordings when I am in the mood to talk about something that I have been thinking about. Which usually means that I have had a chance to think it over and feel confident with what I want to say. They I go off on tangents and it gets weird. But basically, I only record when I am in a good mood.

yes it is. But those selfish artists create our cultural history, think about how you relate to the Renaissance, it is through the writings, art, and architecture (all selfish art endeavours). Or think about the 1970's and you think of the music and the posters (selfish artists). So while our individual journeys are selfish with time and distance they are more culturally common themes then initially thought of.

@@photomatthew OK good point thanks

mostly the issue is that it is a triangle in life with time, space, and money being the three sides and we are all trying to get them in equal balance. But it usually favoring one or another, it is rare to have all three equal in life.

@@photomatthew though a large enouth ammount of money can buy you the other two, but at this point you're a hobbyist since you don't technically need to sell to make a living.

@@rain4825 I am actually a University Professor, with my work in multiple museum collections, not a hobbyist. But true, it does make it so that I do not need to focus my attention on selling my work.

be patient and keep working on it and things will balance out over time and it will happen.

The work are my photographs that are printed on watercolor paper (Epson Hot press or Rives BFK) and I have folded the paper because a fold in paper is a scaring process. It cannot be removed once it has been put in, metaphorically much like the life experiences and baggage that we all have which intersect and overlap with other life experiences. This is what I an intending to express with the folded aspect of the paper. The multitude of layered experiences, choices, decisions, etc that combine to weave our own personal tapestry.

@@photomatthew WOW...that is awesome. I really like the aesthetic of it. and to express a deeper meaning behind it is REALLY admirable! ...I'm an aspiring arist myself. thanks for your detailed reply. you inspire me. subbed.

That is a very subjective question, and difficult for me to answer because when I recorded that I was thinking about Sally Mann and her work about her ailing husband - www.sallymann.com/proud-flesh and Rachel Cox's work about her experience of IVF - www.rachelcoxphotography.com/11517901-works-in-progress For me it is when an artist is very vulnerable with the reality of their life and finding a way to depict it directly in their work. It is not very common (which makes it special when it happens) because most artists use allegory, mythology, and metaphors in there work in order not to be too vulnerable. (I do it too) does that answer your question?

Yes, it is me continuing to work on the same pieces. Some of them can take me a month or longer to complete so you are seeing the progressive layers of paint, texture, sanding, gold, etc. I am working on 10 or 12 pieces simultaneously and they will get to completion at different times depending on their scale and complexity. You can see the completed pieces on my instagram feed: instagram.com/matthewdols/

valid feedback, thank you for your insight. Please do not 'walk out into traffic'.

@@photomatthew Dont listen to their nonsense., I would suggest though that you frame the video more as a kind of journal or thought dump both in the title and the actual video. Obviously this is you talking about whatever you really want to talk about, which I think is great and even an art in itself being able to express yourself like this, but by trying to structure it while freestyling your thoughts might mix things up a little too much.

@@Jtr-jb7xh Yeah, I am not sure about how to define it, probably a vlog? or a stream of thought, but that is too wordy. I will refine it over time. (hopefully)

It is so funny that you ask that because when I was making this video I was thinking that I was showing a very bad habit. I am not a formally trained painter. A formal training says to only use the tip of the bristles and never let paint get to the metal. I am a bit more loosey goosey with it because brushes are cheap and I can just go buy another if I ruin it. but I am also using acrylic medium which cleans easily. So, 'good amount' is subjective. Since you are just starting, I would say start with less in order to learn how to control your brush better (specifically pressure of the brush on the canvas) to get the desired effect. Another tip I can offer is NEVER use paint straight from the tube. Always blend your own colors, the tubes are just broad starting colors and when painters work straight from the tube the paintings often lack depth and subtlety of tone.

thank you for listening, he is great.

Thank you, some aspects of being an artist can be difficult, but I find that as long as I still find pleasure in and enjoy the process of creating work that the rewards will follow. And it makes the difficult parts more bearable.

Thank you

I often wonder if feeling isolated is necessary as a visual artist. It seems like a common theme for many visual artists. But it is just a feeling, not reality. And often that distance from others offers a unique perspective.

you too, I hope all is well with you.

Thank you, I always hope that sharing my experiences will help others not have to go through the same. Trying to help the next generation do better then I did.

it is a very common topic though life and eras. I will listen to the song.

thank you, the idea of being open is more about being personally vulnerable. While I look good on paper (CV) I feel that I could have been a better friend and had more of a tribe of like minded people, but I was more focused on making work rather then gathering a tribe. And the lack of a peer group has made me feel very alone, which also feels very limiting. (does that make sense?)