The Ten Commandments Towards A Healthy Art Career

This was sent to me in an anonymous e-mail:

1. Thou shalt not spend more time at art openings than in one's studio.

2. Thou shalt not produce artwork beyond one's financial means.

3. Thou shalt not make art that is too intelligent without emotion.

4. Thou shalt not make art that is too emotional without intelligence.

5. Thou shalt not act pretentious, especially when most successful
artists do not.

6. Thou shalt not judge another artist by his or her gallerist.

7. Thou shalt not judge another's artwork by his or her CV.

8. Thou shalt not expect others to show your art.

9. Thou shalt not expect others to sell or buy your art.

10. Thou shalt not expect to be paid if others sell or buy your art.