A few posts ago I mentioned talking to classes of elementary and junior high aspiring writers. I said I’d post the outline of what it was I said. Well, in looking for those comments I came upon a presentation I gave several years ago called “A Survival Guide for Young Artists: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years in the Arts.” Upon rereading it I had one of those “Hey, this is really good!” moments. It seemed a shame to leave it mouldering in some seldom-visited file on my computer, so I decided to send it along to all of you.
It is intended for college students or artists just starting out in their careers. I hope you find it valuable, or at least interesting. Feel free to pass it along to students or young creators with whom you come in contact.
Be warned — it’s a bit long, but I think it is worth the read.
hi kent-these words from your 50s haven’t lost even the slightest bit of the resonance you intended at the time-just just one more reason you’re my favorite writer,even the old stuff touches me-fondest regards-96arold
OOOOOoooooo…I have to read this at least one or two more times, and really THINK about what you wrote! I am happy you took it out of that “seldom-visited file” – it is great material for anyone, at any stage or position in life, to read. Peace!
As one who has entered that 5th decade while watching my father navigate the middle of his 9th decade, I thought your characterization of the different decades accurately reflected the flow of life. I yearn to tell the truth of what life has taught me and it is comforting to know that it is possible to look back in a few years at what I am saying now, and still agree with myself. (That hasn’t always been true for me.) I’m glad you pulled this out of the file for us and I am thankful to be “part of a common time on earth” with you. May the backs of many napkins come your way!
Thanks for this great essay…I stumbled across your site, and I think that your advise works for everyone, young at art or not! I especially loved the part about understanding what music has to do with your art. There are so many moods and thoughts and emotions which come through when listening to either straight music, instrumental, or lyrics…you hit the nail on the head. Thanks for being able to put it down so clearly.
This guide is profound in its timing, or resurfacing, and is beyond value personally, as I have been trying to come to terms with many of these observations since I began seriously painting just three years ago. Many of your suggestions resonate, re-affirm, and help to make sense and to verbalize, within myself and to others, my vision, which is still actually forming around apparently intuitive actions.I have been reading works regarding the role of art, belief systems and spiritual evolution, all in an effort to clarify my motivation and goals. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and insight; this piece has helped prepare me to continue and to move forward on my path towards a positive, mindful and creative way of living.
Great essay!
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I’m seeing now why is better too be poor as an artist. A good life makes you a lazy republican.
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Great stuff over here and nice ideas. Also great news.
I’ve got some block right now, but I’m up all night even though the semester hasn’t started yet, and your thought were a great surprise. I guess I need to go rewrite my statement of purpose. thanks man, much appriciation.
Thanks for your post!
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