tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840948829877300435.post7243273109447624540..comments2023-10-22T10:11:48.737+01:00Comments on Rediscovering Art: RejectionUndauntedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600222853782999884noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840948829877300435.post-91213901362936031052010-06-24T13:42:16.471+01:002010-06-24T13:42:16.471+01:00Hehehe, the expression in our family is "Suck...Hehehe, the expression in our family is "Suck eggs!" !!<br /><br />Thanks Mona. I collect my pieces today :)Undauntedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600222853782999884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840948829877300435.post-1578297947279727212010-06-24T05:04:21.086+01:002010-06-24T05:04:21.086+01:00Bummer about the rejection. It happens to everyone...Bummer about the rejection. It happens to everyone though I know that doesn't really help in the moment.<br /><br />Well you've gotten all the really good help you need from everyone else. So I'll just add what sometimes helps me. Say to yourself "They all can just bite me!" And repeat it over and over until you start giggling hysterically. :)<br /><br />Note: Feel free to substitute "Kiss my A**" or whatever your favorite is at the moment.monahttp://mona.myartbliss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840948829877300435.post-58956062416915575472010-06-20T10:09:22.107+01:002010-06-20T10:09:22.107+01:00Thank you Angela :) It's so true - it's t...Thank you Angela :) It's so true - it's the journey that's important.Undauntedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600222853782999884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840948829877300435.post-7599730792652822252010-06-20T03:03:19.679+01:002010-06-20T03:03:19.679+01:00Linda, I am sorry that your pieces did not get in....Linda, I am sorry that your pieces did not get in. A very reflective post. Yes, I agree, often it is just a matter of the judges' taste. Keep on keep'n on. It is the doing of and reaching some that counts!Angela Finneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624300189795333736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840948829877300435.post-14624608368766088792010-06-19T20:36:27.597+01:002010-06-19T20:36:27.597+01:00Cynthia and Kathy, thank you both for your lovely ...Cynthia and Kathy, thank you both for your lovely comments.<br /><br />Cynthia, the badge of honour and war wound comment made me smile! I'm determined that no rejection will break me like it did when I was young. Actually, the first thing I wanted to do was rip open a bag of clay! (But I still feel too poorly)<br /><br />Kathy, I totally agree with you about the politics. I wasn't sure how to fit that into my post without it sounding like sour grapes. All these snobby people seem to know each other and vote for each other. But yes, I will continue to rise above it all :)Undauntedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600222853782999884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840948829877300435.post-78728566711917504372010-06-19T19:14:07.708+01:002010-06-19T19:14:07.708+01:00I love Cynthia's reply to your post Linda...So...I love Cynthia's reply to your post Linda...Some good advice there...And yes "Sometimes it is merely a matter of taste." And don't forget politics...there will always be politics associated with juried shows...I know first hand. Rejection makes us stronger and in my case I get whipped into a furry with my art. I think as artists, rejection is always inevitable and we can either grow from it or sink into the depth of anonymity. I know you will rise above it all :)Kathy Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691314988396850056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840948829877300435.post-91139127698209912242010-06-19T16:47:37.483+01:002010-06-19T16:47:37.483+01:00I've been rejected many a time - it's part...I've been rejected many a time - it's part of the game, though it doesn't make the pill any easier to swallow. It's said that for every 100 entries you may only get into 10-20% of them. Low odds, I know.<br /><br />Jurying art shows is very subjective, so don't take it personally. Sometimes 1 person may really be advocating for your work, but gets out voted.<br /><br />As to art school - it just depends on where you go. I had both experiences in the same school where I received my BFA. My ceramic's prof drilled functional out us in favor of emotive non-representational sculpture. Then my painting profs were very different. Ultimately, Linda, listen to yourself, keep making art and don't let the rejection get you down. Consider it you badge of honor - war wound....cynthiahttp://coloradoartstudio.com/blognoreply@blogger.com