By Serena Price
Max Hayslette is an admired artist who has created many works depicting various scenes, including many landscape pictures. He was a student at the Art Institute of Chicago in the 1950's at the same time as Egon Weiner and Alexander Archipenko, and the popular artist was born in 1930, in West Virginia. His love of art began at an early age, and his talent was recognized even before he had begun studying at the Art Institute of Chicago.
There are a great number of people who have made a name for themselves in the art world, however, they didn't just 'happen upon fame'. They all had to start somewhere, and work their own way up in their profession. If you are considering following a career as a successful artist, you will need to ensure that you have the talent to do so, and that you are willing to work hard. High quality work is of utmost importance.
There are a great number of people who have made a name for themselves in the art world, however, they didn't just 'happen upon fame'. They all had to start somewhere, and work their own way up in their profession. If you are considering following a career as a successful artist, you will need to ensure that you have the talent to do so, and that you are willing to work hard. High quality work is of utmost importance.
To build your knowledge and talents you could learn to work with a number of materials. This makes you more versatile. Time should be spent at art galleries understanding the works of professional artists, as knowing what has propelled them to success could help your career. Taking note of all artistic work is recommended, even works from lesser-known artists can be helpful.
The people you know could be crucial to your success. Your direct contacts may have other contacts who could provide you with a worthwhile opportunity. You also never know who may take an interest in your artwork, and who would like to pay you for it. It is therefore wise to look after the relationships you currently have with people, and to find new ones as well.
Where you live could have a profound impact on your artistic career. You will need to have access to an adequate number of art galleries, and should be in contact with other artists as well. Art opportunities may only really exist in cities that offer facilities geared for various works of art. While you are just beginning your career, accept any chance to show off your work.
To make a name for yourself you need to stand out from the crowd. Do things a little differently, or create artwork that is truly unique from others. Copying other artists and hoping for success will probably not work out very well. You need to determine who you are and what you can bring to the world through your work. Artists also often develop rather eccentric personalities, but you don't necessarily have to do anything extreme.
Marketing your masterpieces is very important, as no-one will be able to buy them unless they see them. The right marketing strategies turn a hobby into a business, or
The people you know could be crucial to your success. Your direct contacts may have other contacts who could provide you with a worthwhile opportunity. You also never know who may take an interest in your artwork, and who would like to pay you for it. It is therefore wise to look after the relationships you currently have with people, and to find new ones as well.
Where you live could have a profound impact on your artistic career. You will need to have access to an adequate number of art galleries, and should be in contact with other artists as well. Art opportunities may only really exist in cities that offer facilities geared for various works of art. While you are just beginning your career, accept any chance to show off your work.
To make a name for yourself you need to stand out from the crowd. Do things a little differently, or create artwork that is truly unique from others. Copying other artists and hoping for success will probably not work out very well. You need to determine who you are and what you can bring to the world through your work. Artists also often develop rather eccentric personalities, but you don't necessarily have to do anything extreme.
Marketing your masterpieces is very important, as no-one will be able to buy them unless they see them. The right marketing strategies turn a hobby into a business, or
Where you live could have a profound impact on your artistic career. You will need to have access to an adequate number of art galleries, and should be in contact with other artists as well. Art opportunities may only really exist in cities that offer facilities geared for various works of art. While you are just beginning your career, accept any chance to show off your work.
To make a name for yourself you need to stand out from the crowd. Do things a little differently, or create artwork that is truly unique from others. Copying other artists and hoping for success will probably not work out very well. You need to determine who you are and what you can bring to the world through your work. Artists also often develop rather eccentric personalities, but you don't necessarily have to do anything extreme.
Marketing your masterpieces is very important, as no-one will be able to buy them unless they see them. The right marketing strategies turn a hobby into a business, or career, so that money can be earned. You can ask local businesses to display your work in their buildings. Often coffee shops, restaurants, banks and similar places are obliging.
Information on popular artists such as Max Hayslette can be found on the internet, and therefore you should also consider building yourself an online profile. A blog or a website will do. You can fill it with your latest work, information about yourself and the events at which your work will be displayed.
To make a name for yourself you need to stand out from the crowd. Do things a little differently, or create artwork that is truly unique from others. Copying other artists and hoping for success will probably not work out very well. You need to determine who you are and what you can bring to the world through your work. Artists also often develop rather eccentric personalities, but you don't necessarily have to do anything extreme.
Marketing your masterpieces is very important, as no-one will be able to buy them unless they see them. The right marketing strategies turn a hobby into a business, or career, so that money can be earned. You can ask local businesses to display your work in their buildings. Often coffee shops, restaurants, banks and similar places are obliging.
Information on popular artists such as Max Hayslette can be found on the internet, and therefore you should also consider building yourself an online profile. A blog or a website will do. You can fill it with your latest work, information about yourself and the events at which your work will be displayed.