tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post8333542860638306731..comments2023-10-17T05:41:41.681-04:00Comments on Katharine A. Cartwright Studio: CompetitionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-17077374449525408202010-06-06T06:43:37.720-04:002010-06-06T06:43:37.720-04:00HI Casey - I agree with you, although I've see...HI Casey - I agree with you, although I've seen some very competitive artists who closely copied the styles of successful artists in order to get into competitions. Even the judges were fooled.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-16299469880933004512010-06-05T22:05:30.880-04:002010-06-05T22:05:30.880-04:00BTW, in Officer's School I had a peer tell me ...BTW, in Officer's School I had a peer tell me I was the most competitive guy he'd ever met. I said I hoped it was against myself that I was competing.Casey Klahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020906666248399435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-10942302057255575172010-06-05T21:59:32.084-04:002010-06-05T21:59:32.084-04:00Oh, I've met competitive artists. It is antit...Oh, I've met competitive artists. It is antithetical and seems against the art spirit somehow.<br /><br />I think the line I like in your post, Kathy, is "...when it is directed inward." <br /><br />Isn't it the case that no one can really copy or outdo you, anyway? After all, only I will be me - and so only I can do my art. Can I improve on last years' art? There's the crux.Casey Klahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020906666248399435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-58582836931752441382010-06-05T08:15:26.935-04:002010-06-05T08:15:26.935-04:00Hi Dana - Thank you!
Hi Mark - whether or not we&...Hi Dana - Thank you!<br /><br />Hi Mark - whether or not we're aware of it, all artists are in competition for recognition and reward. It doesn't have to be our intent or motivation, but it's a reality since both money and space are limited. I like the fact that you've been able to ignore it.<br /><br />Hi Stan - I'm glad you didn't pursue a career in law! I, too, engage in art competitions to build my cv and to open more doors of opportunity.<br /><br />Hi Hallie - competition with oneself is the ultimate experience! It makes us achieve what we didn't think possible.<br /><br />Hi Pam - you remind me that I spent years developing my art before I entered the competition arena. That was very important, and the time you're spending to develop your art is essential, even if you choose not to compete with it.<br /><br />Hi Margaret - yes, the ultimate goal is self-satisfaction. I like your approach!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-72056655530588064232010-06-04T22:38:05.578-04:002010-06-04T22:38:05.578-04:00Competitions don't play a very big part in my ...Competitions don't play a very big part in my practice. There's really only one competition in NL that I've entered. I've been successful in being juried into five arts and letters shows but I've never won a prize. I realize that in the end the judging is often subjective and there each jury has its own ideas about why and how they pick ten winners. There's not much you can do about that. I've never really looked into competitions off the island. <br /><br /> I guess when you apply for a grant it's a form of competition and in this arena I've been successful. Competition for me is inward and personal. I continually strive to meet or surpass my own goals from year to year. That seems to keep me satisfied and moving forward.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726740154167156916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-22306038964768145932010-06-04T17:42:21.256-04:002010-06-04T17:42:21.256-04:00I don't know if I'll ever enter art compet...I don't know if I'll ever enter art competitions- I'll have to get tons better before considering it- maybe someday. I have found that competition brings out the best and the worst in people- I've seen both. I believe in competition but I have very mixed feelings about it. If everyone could have Mark's attitude- then there might not be any problems. I tend to be more like Hallie- I compete with myself- and for now, that's enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-47064569657404028032010-06-04T16:38:12.731-04:002010-06-04T16:38:12.731-04:00Since art is so personal, I never think about comp...Since art is so personal, I never think about competition. Trying to make each piece better than the last is enough of a challenge. (It's like golf.)hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-72428650450850426882010-06-04T11:50:39.155-04:002010-06-04T11:50:39.155-04:00I love the competitive arena. It's all part of...I love the competitive arena. It's all part of the game. I don't believe there is an artist in the world whose work is true to self that enters into it with the mind set of knocking off others gladiator style. But I personally want the symbols on my resume; it gets me to the next level in the game. However, it's a game that nobody wins, but the goal is always a higher level of achievement and/or recognition. Hopefully I'll never get into a niche that I can't or won't get out of. At that point my work would be in vain. It all has to do with why we make art. My dad wanted me to be a lawyer. OMG, the horror!Stan Kurthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591425614127432689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-42700631374254512892010-06-04T10:46:33.599-04:002010-06-04T10:46:33.599-04:00How strange. I love entering competitions for the ...How strange. I love entering competitions for the challenge, the deadline and even the subject or idea, but I can't say I've ever competed with another artist. It's not really possible because art is your own. I don't think I've ever encountered an artist who does compete with other artists either. Perhaps I've not noticed because I don't care that much, but it seems alien to me that artists are competitive at all.Mark Sheekyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710485457283053795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-75889186557863174062010-06-04T09:21:43.984-04:002010-06-04T09:21:43.984-04:00Your last paragraph speaks volumes, Katherine! I a...Your last paragraph speaks volumes, Katherine! I am really enjoying your synopsis of Art and Fear.Dana Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883163918906068098noreply@blogger.com