Monday, November 24, 2008

Starving Artist

Here is something I have always wondered about. How do artists that are Po' ever afford their art supplies? I have more than quite a few others out there when it comes to some of the basic things. But the one thing that is on my mind that I am lacking for material things is the art supplies that I need to be able to create my works of art to the best of my ability. Now don't get me wrong I do have some art supplies but they are in the beginner supplies category. ACK!!! Imagine having a wonderful idea for all kinds of poses for a model and not having the nice Digital SLR camera with the lighting props, instead you have the disposable camera where you go and pay for some inexpensive 3x5 one copy prints. Now that can be aggravating.

I have wasted my money on trying to find monetary help in the form of searching for grants along with endless hours of trying to find a good deal on art supplies where I find something I really like but of course life takes its toll and priorities holler at me and snicker behind my back, while my creative side shakes its fist.

The scholarships out there are another matter. I am almost 30, married and have three children but don't have the qualifications anymore like I used to. So it is a bitch to even find something that matches what qualifications I have to offer.

Where is an understanding Philanthropist or more when you need them???

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