| Thank you, Lea!!! Thanks also to Susi - for pix update on previous page. Tarty - ITA re: Carlin, love your sig - and betcha SP feels same (except maybe "football vs. baseball" - LOL)
Ooohh - a comedy series on cable where they wouldn't censor everything and the quality would far exceed networks - oh how perfect would that be!! Plus it would get attention!!!!!! I'm all for that (and everything else). Lancer ITA re: Aliens in America on cable - would've been wonderful!
Cool to know the name of the indie film in which he was offered a part - from which I infer it's about someone with breast cancer - sounds like serious drama. I'd LOVE for him to have a chance to 'show his chops' on the big screen in both drama and comedy!!! Fingers and toes remain crossed!
Regarding galleries vs. direct: it depends on what Scott wants - what kind of niche/recognition does he want as an artist? Does he want the "audience" to be his existing fans or does he want to include art collectors? How much does he hope to sell the works for? If he wants to be taken seriously in the art community at large, if he wants art collectors to see his work, if he wants to start out selling these for 4-5 digits($), then the only conclusion = gallery representation. My sister works in the art world - has for nearly 15 years - so I have this on a very knowledgeable authority whom I trust 100% - or I wouldn't state this so strongly.
To fellow fans - this doesn't mean you won't get to see - or have an opportunity to bid on Scott's work! These days, prestigious galleries have websites listing their artists and works for sale (as well as auction dates, show dates, openings, etc.) I believe that Scott's work - artistically-speaking and in the case of the painting we've seen, his "voice", - should be seen and heard among the widest audience possible. I think people attracted to his art may become interested in his acting work - they're mutually reinforcing.
Most importantly, the only way for Scott to make a name for oneself in the art world - even in that 5-digit category - is through representation by a top-level gallery/art dealer. The leading galleries have retail fronts in many major art centers, they've got the collectors, and they also have European connections. People - collectors, that is - who have the money to plunk down $ in 4 or 5 digits (let alone, more!) on a piece of art at whim - do NOT buy on direct artist websites ... they only buy through - and at the advice of - reputable dealers whom they trust. Also, the backing of a prestigious gallery gives the work an imprimatur that Scott will not find otherwise. It means Scott's works have been vetted by art professionals who consider his work to have artistic merit and investment potential. So if he's serious about an artisitic career, the gallery route is the only way to go - this is essentially an all-or-nothing proposition - and I sincerely hope Scott "goes for it"!!! Once again, everything on my front is crossed/starred etc.
Again, thx so much Lea! Am delighted that he's seen some of the comments regarding his work.
p.s. There's no reason Scott can't post his work on a website for folks to check out ... I just don't think it's the avenue he ought to take - professionally/commercially speaking. The website could always carry a link to a gallery rep. whom potential buyers can contact for more info. But again, given dealer/gallery websites these days - his own site might prove unnecessary; that's up to him. __________________ Avi by a former Albanian c. 1980s.  I wrote the pain down, got off and looked up. Looked into your eyes. The lost open windows all around; my dark heart lit up the skies. {..} Give up the ground under your feet. Hold on to nothing for good. Turn and run at the mean times chasing you. Stand alone and misunderstood. Now that I've worn ... I've worn out the world, I'm on my knees in fascination - looking through the night. And the moon's never seen me before, but I'm reflecting light!
Last edited by KbatMO : 06-29-2008 at 05:13 PM.
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